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How to Become a PBM Pharmacist | PBM

How to Become a PBM Pharmacist | PBM

If you want to download this guide + 48 other pharmacy career paths for you to access later, you can download it here. This article is a part of a series of The Many Paths of Pharmacy, which has 48 other pharmacy career paths.   Summary - Pharmacists in PBM...

A Celebration Of Roz — A Tribute To My Wife

A Celebration Of Roz — A Tribute To My Wife

My wife, Rosalyn, died in December 2020.  We were married for 38 ½ years.  I loved her.  She was my best friend.  And I miss her a lot.Before I begin my story, I’d just like to say that my wife did not die of COVID.  She had two COVID tests...

The 2021 Pharmacist Salary Guide

The 2021 Pharmacist Salary Guide

Welcome back to The Happy PharmD’s annual salary guide! We’ve made some changes this year to make the guide a bit more palatable. So this year, we’re providing a table with the most important stats for you, followed by an overview of a few important topics. (Okay, we...

Visualization

Visualization

In the 1976 Olympics, the Russians were accused of cheating due to their racking up gold medals in nearly every event. Rumors and assumptions were made they had to be abusing drugs to be winning these medals at an unprecedented number. But as the passing drug tests...

Self-Care

Self-Care

Does prioritizing self-care means betraying your patient care? I asked this question to myself when I was working as a hospital pharmacist and slowly burning out. Our patients have always been our priority as the sole reason for the pharmacy profession, is to take...

The 2020 Pharmacist Salary Guide

The 2020 Pharmacist Salary Guide

Looking for the 2022 Pharmacists Salary Guide? Click here. Here we are, back with our annual salary guide. We provide these each year not only to provide insight into what may be the most preferable pharmacy jobs, but also to aid you in any raise negotiations you may...

She Quit Her Job to Create Her Dream Career

She Quit Her Job to Create Her Dream Career

When Krista first talked with us at The Happy PharmD, she had a very negative outlook on her career in pharmacy. I hated going to work. I felt like I was in a rut that I was never going to get out of. I was miserable. She thought she would likely be doing the same...

The Happy PharmD Q1 2020 Review

The Happy PharmD Q1 2020 Review

You know, I imagined 2020 going a lot differently… Despite COVID-19, the world moves on, as does The Happy PharmD! We continue to help pharmacists transition into work they love and help many find better employers. I’m thrilled by what we accomplished, so let’s jump...

When You’re Stuck in a Pharmacy Job

When You’re Stuck in a Pharmacy Job

Quote at the top: I’ve reached the height of my career. Is this what I’m going to be doing for the next 30 years?We usually don’t become aware of something until it happens to us. When my wife was pregnant with our first child nine years ago, I remember walking into...

Should You Leave Pharmacy?

Should You Leave Pharmacy?

​ Quiz: Should You Leave Pharmacy? Pharmacy is in tough times right now. Many people are wondering, How do I get out? They may say, "I don't know what I want to do, but it's certainly not this.” When our coaches begin working with a client, we often start with this...

Stop Networking and Do This Instead

Stop Networking and Do This Instead

It feels like everyone is talking about the importance of networking; it’s really become one of the ‘hot topics’ and even a selling point of conferences (in all industries, not just pharmacy). With some pundits estimating that 70% of jobs aren’t even listed and are...

S1E1: An Introduction to the Happy PharmD

S1E1: An Introduction to the Happy PharmD

I’m Alex Barker, I practiced pharmacy at a Veteran Affairs Hospital for 5 years. All the while, I built businesses on the side, unrelated to my day job or pharmacy, so a few pharmacists reach out to me, saying things like, “I want to start something too.” This all...