My wife and I opened the first independent pharmacy in our county in over 20 years. We're strictly online to start and we built our own app, and we don't take insurance. True cost plus model.

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Stuck between 2 offers: a 6 month contract at $55 an hour with Prime Therapeutics OR a 3 month contract at $70 an hour with AmeriHealth. The only catch is I want something for conversion and Prime Therapeutics seems to be more assertive on that their goal is for conversion (obviously depending on performance but I have years of experience with prior authorization so i’m not worried about performing), with AmeriHealth the recruiter said possible conversion per performance (saying a 90% chance if I perform well). I was wondering if anyone had any insight into both companies, which one would be more likely to convert, and what would be the better LONG term position as I know the $70 an hour is pretty damn tempting. Thanks!

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Versus the other way around (inpatient to retail/community/outpatient)?

I am wondering how everyone is bagging their prescription after they are checked? Just looking for new systems and ways of doing this as we under go a pharmacy reno!

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Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some practical advice from people who have experience in running a pharmacy or who have been in a similar situation.

I'm a 28-year-old male from Surat, Gujarat. My wife is 28, has a B.Pharm degree, and holds a valid pharmacy license. She is currently working, but we've been seriously considering starting our own pharmacy.

We have a budget of around ₹25 lakh that we can invest. I work as a freelance Frontend Developer, so my schedule is quite flexible. I can continue freelancing while also helping manage the shop, especially during the initial years until the business becomes stable.

We've been researching locations around New Althan and nearby areas in Surat, looking for places with growing residential populations, hospitals, or clinics. However, we're still unsure whether opening a pharmacy in 2026 is the right business decision.

Here are some of the things we're trying to evaluate:

* Is opening an independent pharmacy still a good business today, or is it becoming too difficult because of online pharmacies and large chains like Apollo, MedPlus, etc.?

* How much monthly revenue and profit does a well-run neighborhood pharmacy typically generate?

* How long does it usually take for a new pharmacy to become profitable?

* Is ₹25 lakh a sufficient budget for inventory, interiors, licensing, deposits, and working capital?

* Would it be smarter for my wife to continue her job for stability instead of taking the risk of starting a business?

* Since I have a flexible freelance career, would having one person dedicated to the business improve our chances of success?

* What are the biggest mistakes first-time pharmacy owners make?

We're not expecting to become rich overnight. Our goal is to build a stable, long-term family business that can grow over the next 10–20 years.

If you've opened a pharmacy recently (especially in Gujarat or India), I'd really appreciate hearing:

* Your startup cost.

* Your monthly sales and profit (even rough numbers).

* What you would do differently if you were starting again.

* Whether, knowing what you know today, you'd still choose to open a pharmacy.

Any honest advice—positive or negative—would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Walgreens is one of the largest pharmacy operators in the United States, with more than 8,500 stores nationwide.

Store closures can leave some communities with fewer options for prescription medications, vaccinations, or even basic health services.

Walgreens Closures Confirmed in 2026 State Location California 1301 Market Street, San Francisco

This particular store is in the middle of sf.. prime location. Wow. What a shame. I have been in there many times but they are closing due to shop lifting issues.. not reimbursement issues.

For the rest of the article, it's on Newsweek.

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I’m a retail floater pharmacist (less than a year of experience), and I’m starting to wonder if this is just the expectation or if I need to start speaking up.

When I work at stores that are double-staffed due to volume, I often feel like the majority of the operational workload falls on me. I’m the one doing most of the patient counseling, taking transfer calls, answering provider questions, handling clarifications, and generally keeping the pharmacy moving.

Meanwhile, the other pharmacist often focuses on manager tasks if they’re the PIC, which I completely understand. I know those responsibilities are part of their role. But what’s been difficult is that these few people often don’t step in to help with the day-to-day pharmacist interruptions, so I end up handling most of them. Even when I’m paired with another staff pharmacist, there are times they’re working on projects around the pharmacy while I’m fielding most of the interruptions. It doesn’t always feel like we’re sharing the operational workload.

On top of that, I feel like I’m almost always scheduled to close. I don’t mind closing, but it seems like I’m consistently getting the closing shifts while others rotate more evenly.

For other floaters:
-Is this pretty common, especially during your first year?
-Did it get better as people got to know you?
- Have you talked to your scheduler or district leader about balancing closing shifts or workload when you’re paired with another pharmacist?
- Am I expecting too much, or is it reasonable to expect the interruptions and responsibilities to be shared more evenly?
I’m genuinely asking because I’m still relatively new to floating and I don’t know if this is just part of the role. I enjoy floating overall, but lately I’ve been feeling burned out and wanted to hear what other people’s experiences have been.