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Survey by Ohio regulator shows stress, fatigue among pharmacists at chain stores.

May 5, 2021

Kaplan A. NBC News. April 21, 2021.

Pharmacies are high-pressure environments generating conditions that undermine safety. This story highlights working conditions in chain pharmacies that cause concerns for pharmacists in their ability to prepare and dispense medications safely due to lack of appropriate staffing and time to do their jobs.

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