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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tom Murphy

Pharmacist shortages and heavy workloads challenge drugstores heading into their busy season

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A dose of patience may come in handy at the pharmacy counter this fall.

Drug and staffing shortages haven’t gone away. Stores are starting their busiest time of year as customers look for help with colds and the flu. And this fall, pharmacists are dealing with a new vaccine and the start of insurance coverage for COVID-19 shots.

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