ASHP Pharmacy Technician Shortage Survey, 6 Findings

  1. A majority of pharmacy administrators reported turnover rates of at least 21 percent in 2021
  2. Nearly 9 out of 10 pharmacy administrators have asked pharmacists to perform tasks usually performed by pharmacy technicians
  3. 54 percent of pharmacy technicians cited their desire to help patients as a motivation to stay at their job
  4. However
  5. they still reported concerns about heavy workloads
  6. inadequate staffing and inadequate compensation
  7. Three-quarters of pharmacy technicians said a pay increase would help retain technicians
  8. Nearly one-third of pharmacy technicians said they want employers to offer retention bonuses

Source: ASHP via Becker's Hospital Review - https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/hospitals-face-severe-pharmacy-…

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