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knok · 03-26-2008, 07:17 PM

97. College of Pharmacy set to increase graduates

St. Louis Business Journal - by Julia M. Johnson
Friday, September 21, 2007

College of Pharmacy set to increase graduates - St. Louis Business Journal:

"Katherine Knapp, dean of the pharmacy school at Touro University in Vallejo, Calif., and a researcher in pharmacist employment, said there are about 230,000 pharmacists working in the U.S. She said there will continue to be a nationwide shortage of graduates despite the fact there are 25 more pharmacy schools in the U.S. than there were 20 years ago."

"Still, things could be worse, if it weren't for the newer schools," Knapp said. "We're finding that once people reach age 65, they're averaging about 20 prescriptions each per year. And the baby boomers are just turning 60, so they're not even at that transition point yet. Studies also show people in general are using prescriptions poorly, overusing them," which further stokes the demand for pharmacists, she said."

98. http://www.ncseaa.edu/pdf/PHARMACY_S...NTIES_2007.pdf

99. Drugstore Prescription Errors Lead to Illnesses, Deaths, & Lawsuits

Quote:

"A nationwide shortage of pharmacists -- especially acute in Maine --
has created heavy workloads. Relatively low unemployment has made it
difficult to hire and retain pharmacy technicians, who regularly fill
routine prescriptions."

"Retail pharmacists are paid more, but there is more expected out of
them," Bonsey said. That can mean working 12 hours without getting time
to eat or use a bathroom, dealing with a queue of demanding customers
and spending hours on the phone with insurance companies."

"If you don't get a lull, where you can regroup and eat
something...clearly you're not fresh and clearly you're not going to
make good decisions -- you're going to miss things."

http://www.mrbrklyn.com/resources/pharmacy-errors3.txt

100. Pharmacist malpractice

How can we protect our profession?

Pharmacist Malpractice Erorr Prescription Drug Mistake Lawyer

"Pharmacy experts say a big part of the problem is a shortage of pharmacists."

03-26-2008, 07:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
knok TestMagic Guru Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA Posts: 3,073	97. College of Pharmacy set to increase graduates St. Louis Business Journal - by Julia M. Johnson Friday, September 21, 2007 College of Pharmacy set to increase graduates - St. Louis Business Journal: "Katherine Knapp, dean of the pharmacy school at Touro University in Vallejo, Calif., and a researcher in pharmacist employment, said there are about 230,000 pharmacists working in the U.S. She said there will continue to be a nationwide shortage of graduates despite the fact there are 25 more pharmacy schools in the U.S. than there were 20 years ago." "Still, things could be worse, if it weren't for the newer schools," Knapp said. "We're finding that once people reach age 65, they're averaging about 20 prescriptions each per year. And the baby boomers are just turning 60, so they're not even at that transition point yet. Studies also show people in general are using prescriptions poorly, overusing them," which further stokes the demand for pharmacists, she said." 98. http://www.ncseaa.edu/pdf/PHARMACY_S...NTIES_2007.pdf 99. Drugstore Prescription Errors Lead to Illnesses, Deaths, & Lawsuits Quote: "A nationwide shortage of pharmacists -- especially acute in Maine -- has created heavy workloads. Relatively low unemployment has made it difficult to hire and retain pharmacy technicians, who regularly fill routine prescriptions." "Retail pharmacists are paid more, but there is more expected out of them," Bonsey said. That can mean working 12 hours without getting time to eat or use a bathroom, dealing with a queue of demanding customers and spending hours on the phone with insurance companies." "If you don't get a lull, where you can regroup and eat something...clearly you're not fresh and clearly you're not going to make good decisions -- you're going to miss things." http://www.mrbrklyn.com/resources/pharmacy-errors3.txt 100. Pharmacist malpractice How can we protect our profession? Pharmacist Malpractice Erorr Prescription Drug Mistake Lawyer "Pharmacy experts say a big part of the problem is a shortage of pharmacists." _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ "Every reason that tells you that things will never change disappears." "I did what I had to do because it is the right thing to do." Last edited by knok : 03-26-2008 at 07:50 PM.