The plight of unemployed pharmacists and pharmacist’s assistants

Abstract

Every year, it is becoming increasingly clear that securing employment for pharmacists and pharmacist’s assistants will become more challenging. As more pharmacists are being trained, job opportunities will dwindle, largely due to factors such as government budget cuts and the ongoing economic downturn in our country. As the PSSA, we must facilitate a national dialogue on this critical issue. This conversation will allow us to better understand and analyse the challenges at hand, while generating innovative solutions to ensure that our colleagues can continue practicing their profession and receive fair compensation.