Pharmacy Closures in 2024 – What This Means for You

Alarming closure of 2,275 pharmacies this year has highlighted a significant shift in the pharmacy landscape. Thanks to pharmacist advocate and champion, Benjamin Jolley’s work has found that since January 1, 2024, there has been a 2.8% drop in pharmacy locations nationwide, with 5 owner-operated pharmacies closing daily and 11 neighborhoods losing their pharmacy services.

As pharmacists face growing uncertainty, it's clear that retail pharmacy is undergoing a challenging transformation. 

What does this mean for your career?

With job security diminishing, many pharmacists are left asking, "What’s next?" Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and remote pharmacy consulting offer an opportunity to step into a more stable, fulfilling career path.

The numbers are alarming, but they present an opportunity to explore innovative areas of pharmacy like RPM, where patient-centered care meets modern technology. With fewer retail opportunities, pharmacists can embrace roles that allow them to work directly with patients, all while maintaining work-life balance.

How RPM and Remote Consulting Can Be Your Next Step

Through RPM, pharmacists can directly impact patient care and quality metrics. This field is growing fast and allows pharmacists to escape the volatility of retail pharmacy, focusing instead on monitoring patients’ chronic conditions while helping physicians improve healthcare outcomes.

This isn’t just about survival—it’s about thriving in a new era of pharmacy. The Pivot Program is designed to help pharmacists transition smoothly into these new roles, equipping them with the skills, tools, and mentorship to succeed.

Conclusion:

The pharmacy landscape is changing rapidly. As closures continue to rise, it's time for pharmacists to pivot and explore career paths that not only provide stability but also bring purpose back to patient care.

By embracing remote pharmacy consulting and RPM, you can future-proof your career and ensure that your professional life is no longer at the mercy of retail closures.

If you're ready to make this shift, join the Pivot Program today and start the journey to a more secure, fulfilling career.