Pharmacists consider leaving the profession amid high levels of burnout

Asked about future plans, 27% of pharmacists indicated “a likelihood of leaving the profession” while 51% said they are likely to leave their current role in the future.

The first report of its kind on the pharmacy profession has found a quarter of pharmacists are likely to leave the industry completely amid high levels of burnout.

Challenges described include being unable to find cover for absences due to staff shortages, although the report also shows the highest number of registered pharmacists ever in Ireland at over 7,200.