‘Not superheroes’: Pharmacists need support to tackle burnout

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‘Not superheroes’: Pharmacists need support to tackle burnout

Wiltering flower into pharmacist cup
Wilting workers: Some pharmacists are leaving the profession and others are suffering from the burden of moral harm [Image: masrer1305, Pavelmir and Anton Zacon on iStock]

The varied and cumulative pressures on pharmacists take a toll. Reporter Jody Hopkinson looks at wellbeing support, moral distress and what’s working across the ditch

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