Walmart reportedly reducing number of pharmacy employees
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Walmart is making some changes as the nation’s health-care landscape continues to evolve.
The discounter is reducing the number of its U.S. pharmacy employees by about 3%, reported the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. A separate report in Bloomberg noted that, according to various sources, these cuts could include as much as 40% of senior pharmacy staff, as well as some new hires and part-time associates.
“We are aligning our staffing with the demands of the business to consistently serve our customers now and in the future,” Walmart said in an emailed statement. “As we continue to position our business, we are making some adjustments in health and wellness that will impact approximately 3% of our pharmacy associates. We’re actively working to place these associates in other open positions.”
The move is part of a “transformational journey” as the company invests in key growth areas, Walmart said in an emailed statement.
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Walmart is already short staffed, and their pharmacists are overworked. People should be terrified.
OMG!! What a load of BS!! They are reducing staff due to lower amounts of opioid prescriptions. Most these people are being laid off and the ones who do get other positions are due to Walmart having a hard time finding new employees. Plus, these positions have much lower pay rates.