Pharmacists comparing countries and employers before relocating
16 posts across 3 communities in the last 60 days; 88% from r/pharmacy.
“Is anyone else having a hard time finding a job in California?? I just got licensed 2 weeks ago and have applied to many jobs (I did not do residency) and it seems so hard to even land a few interviews! And I have already received so many rejections, I am starting to feel…”
“Has anyone else’s market shown an increase in pharmacists leaving one retail to go to Walgreens? I’ve heard about 3 in another district going to Walgreens and wondering what incentives they’re giving to poach.”
“Hey guys, I’m a licensed pharmacist from Germany, currently going through the license recognition process in the US. It’s a long road: ~2 years, several exams, and a pharmacy internship. I can’t sit for the FPGEE until October next year, and until then there’s not much I can do…”
Several posts express concerns among pharmacists regarding workload issues in municipal settings, difficulties relocating to other countries (particularly Japan and Norway), potential layoffs within pharmacy companies, and the challenges of navigating foreign pharmaceutical systems. The need for improved workflow and dealing with established practices is a recurring theme.
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“Hey guys, I’m a licensed pharmacist from Germany, currently going through the license recognition process in the US. It’s a long road: ~2 years, several exams, and a pharmacy internship. I can’t sit for the FPGEE until October next year, and until then there’s not…”
“Sharing a resource I found by a happy accident while searching for something else: https://pharmacystandards.org/chppc/section-1-1-the-mindset-shift/ I regularly see retail pharmacists asking for pointers when transitioning to hospital setting and this seems to cover a good chunk. It has over 40 modules on practical to clinical considerations. Hope some folks find it helpful! I have not reviewed every single module, but the ones I've reviewed seem solid. submitted by /u/secretvio”
“Just wondering if anyone has recieved career coaching from the Happy PhamD or pharmacy career coach. submitted by /u/EasternSpecialist790 [link] [comments]”
“Would love any insight from anyone who has experience working for Healthmap Solutions. What is the day to day like? Benefits? Would you recommend working there? submitted by /u/Unable-Reference-634 [link] [comments]”
“Can i work remotely from California if im licensed in Michigan or Arizona? Are there any pharmacist jobs available? submitted by /u/Sea_Coat523 [link] [comments]”
“Wondering if there are any OptumRx fulfillment pharmacists in the subreddit who may be able to share what it's like doing the position? Wondering what pay rates are like, how often mandatory overtime is asked for, how the work is, if scheduling shifts are consistent week to week or random? Any experience would be appreciated that you could share. submitted by /u/Hope-2-Help [link] [comments]”
“Would you leave a newly started retail pharmacist position(chain pharmacy) after just 2 weeks for an 11-month clinical/PA contract opportunity? I am new graduate and was wondering if i have to go back in same retail after contract ends , they wont take me . At the same time contract role would give me experience outside of retail and a potential pathway into managed care/clinical pharmacy , but it’s temporary and comes with lower pay. submitted by /u/FollowingNaive113 [link] [c”
“Hi, I’m looking for non-retail pharmacy-related job opportunities in the St. Louis, MO area as a fresh Pharm.D. graduate. Life happened and hopeful for a residency next year. Do you have any recommendations of jobs, companies, or any referrals in the St. Louis, MO area? I’m also open to any advice or adjacent/applicable careers. Thanks! submitted by /u/BL911 [link] [comments]”
“British pharmacist moving to California – worth getting licensed or should I pivot to biotech/pharma? Hey everyone, I’m a British pharmacist (MPharm) moving to California next month and trying to work out what makes the most sense career-wise. I’ve got 7 years post-grad experience, mostly in community pharmacy, plus around 2 years of entry-level clinical research experience. I’ve been looking into getting licensed in California, but from what I can tell the process for foreign pharmacists is pre”
“Is anyone else having a hard time finding a job in California?? I just got licensed 2 weeks ago and have applied to many jobs (I did not do residency) and it seems so hard to even land a few interviews! And I have already received so many rejections, I am starting to feel hopeless :( submitted by /u/Equivalent_Ant_4337 [link] [comments]”
“I’m genuinely curious how common this feeling is among pharmacists. How many of you have seriously thought about leaving pharmacy altogether and moving into a different career? Between the workload, increasing responsibilities, dealing with difficult patients, staffing issues, and sometimes feeling like the compensation or career growth doesn’t match the level of responsibility we carry, I wonder how many pharmacists actually see themselves doing this until retirement. For those who have conside”
“Any pharmacist in Alberta applied for APA recently , i have some questions as I’m currently working on my APA Thanks submitted by /u/zoki565 [link] [comments]”
“Has anyone else’s market shown an increase in pharmacists leaving one retail to go to Walgreens? I’ve heard about 3 in another district going to Walgreens and wondering what incentives they’re giving to poach. submitted by /u/Character-Cake88611 [link] [comments]”
“Hi Reddit Im a psych pharmacist BCPP (4 years of experience + PGY1) looking to move to Denver area. Targeting the west side Denver suburbs area for a home - hoping to find a hospital job in that area. I could continue practicing psych, or pursue a generalist spot - ill be content with either. Hows the job market look over there? Whats compensation look like generally in that area as a hospital pharmacist ? submitted by /u/DaikonZealousideal23 [link] [comments]”
“I've been in Pharmacy in the US for 17 years and I'm ready for something new, I have been getting ads to go to New Zealand as there is a big need for pharmacists. I was looking at the Pharmacy Council site and it is saying I can get licensed in NZ via the Recognized Equivalent Qualification Route by taking the CAOP exam, but there is also a box saying that the Pharmacy Council is removing the exam requirement. Is there anyone with any insight regarding this? They only offer the exam 3 ti”
“Hello everyone, I’m currently in Michigan, but unfortunately I applied for the FPGEC process too late to be eligible for this year’s FPGEE. To avoid losing an entire year, I’m considering relocating to Massachusetts because the Board allows eligible foreign pharmacy graduates to begin their internship before taking the FPGEE, provided they obtain the required approval and a Massachusetts pharmacy intern license. I have already checked opportunities with CVS and Walgreens , but unfortunately the”
Army pharmacists- would love your honest opinion!! My husband is considering joining the Army as a pharmacist, partly for student loan repayment and partly because we’re interested in experiencing something new as…
“I'm a rising P2 and decided it's about time I finally get some community pharmacy experience. All of my previous work has been in Industry. I've completed a few shifts now at A Community Pharmacy and: Still have not been shown something as basic as clocking in/out-logging my time. System showed my uniform is a pharmacist's coat but the PIC told me I'm "not allowed" to order it since that's "only for pharmacists" and didn't let me order the uniform”
“Interested to hear folks views on the pharmacy profession and where we are headed in the future. Do you think our profession is on the right path or is it slowly crumbling? What needs to be done in either case? What’s missing? submitted by /u/SoilSecret8396 [link] [comments]”
“Hi, I have an upcoming interview with Uhealth (UM) for a pharmacist role. Can anyone share their experience or questions asked? submitted by /u/Used-Bit9994 [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, I’m thinking about moving from Italy to the UK. I have a degree in pharmacy, I’ve worked in clinical trials (oncology) but I’m getting tired of 3-6 months long contracts and uncertainty. Are there any possibilities of getting a job in clinical trials or hospital pharmacy in the uk? Thanks submitted by /u/WeeklySandwich2756 [link] [comments]”
“In terms of work stress, hours per week do you take as much as you need or no , in terms of salaries and additional benefits Please help submitted by /u/Dangerous_Ticket6027 [link] [comments]”
“Curious. There are talks down the grapevine that some lay offs are expected in CU. Any truth to that? Spill, please. submitted by /u/Proud-Assumption-581 [link] [comments]”
“New Pharmacist here. I took a great deal with a retail pharmacy that's going to help me pay off my student loans over the course of a couple years, plus I'll have a decent nest egg and standard of living. I've always loved Japan, and I'd like to live there, but I don't want to make too much less than the equivalent of like 120k a year so that if I decide to move back to the US that I won't have a much reduced amount of life time earnings. I've been looking into this f”
“Hi everyone, I’m currently studying Pharmacy at an EU university and expect to graduate in about two years. Recently, I’ve started researching different European countries to relocate and work as a community pharmacist after graduation. From my initial research, Norway stands out as one of the attractive options. The reported pharmacist shortage and the market for qualified foreign pharmacists seem like a great opportunity. I'm fully aware of the language barrier and am completely open to in”
“Hi everyone. I started working last week as a municipal pharmacist in a rural health unit/municipal health office, and I’m honestly feeling overwhelmed with where to begin. This is the first time they’ve had a pharmacist in a long time, so there are already established practices that have been in place for years. Some things I’ve observed: The pharmacy is frequently used as an office by one admin staff member, so there’s constant foot traffic. Different employees come in just to chat or stay. Th”