The Pharmacy Guild’s biannual workforce survey results have been revealed after undertaking the research in August.
The Guild surveyed pharmacists, pharmacy owners, pharmacy assistants and pharmacy students.
Among the key findings are that:
- Community pharmacy employees worked on average of 29.1 hours per week, however pharmacy owners/managers indicated working an average of 35.8 hours per week.
- 38% of community pharmacy employees were employed on a full-time basis, while 29% were employed part time and 33% were casual.
- 75% of community pharmacy employees indicated that they have worked within the pharmacy industry for more than five years.
- Some of the significant concerns regarding the future of community pharmacy were inadequate remuneration, inflation, and staff burnout.
- The elements of community pharmacy that participants value most within their roles were related to patient care and making a difference in provision of health services to the community.
The survey is part of the Workforce Capability Project to develop a better understanding of the workforce’s capability, capacity and employability needs within and for community pharmacy.
The Workforce Survey results will be published in February via the Guild’s Workforce Capability Project website.
