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Walgreens is paying for its workers to pursue careers as pharmacists

Pharmacists are among the highest-paid healthcare professionals in the US, but the industry has nevertheless struggled to attract and retain talent in recent years.

The Covid-19 pandemic placed additional demands on pharmacists, as they were asked to manage new testing protocols and vaccinations without additional staff support. These pressures led to walkouts at major retail pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens.

At the same time, fewer students started enrolling in pharmacy school. The number of applications to colleges

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