CVS pharmacists plan another walkout over working conditions they claim endanger patient safety.
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Last week's walkout resulted in the temporary closure of up to 22 CVS stores in the Kansas City area.
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CVS executives, including Chief Pharmacy Officer Prem Shah, held meetings with pharmacists to address their concerns.
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Prem Shah issued a memo apologizing for not addressing the issues sooner and promised immediate actions.
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Specific requests from Kansas City pharmacists, such as limits on vaccines and scheduling changes, were not mentioned in the memos.
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The scale of today's walkout's impact remains unclear, as CVS operates over 9,000 locations nationwide.
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Pharmacists nationwide have raised concerns about low staffing levels, corporate performance metrics, and increased workloads.
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These issues potentially jeopardize pharmacists' ability to ensure patient safety and prevent medication errors.
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Industry experts attribute these problems to shrinking profits and a focus on revenue generation, including vaccination administration.
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The American Pharmacists Association and the Kansas Pharmacist Association have expressed support for pharmacists protesting unsafe working conditions.
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