Pharmacist Mock Interview

Stephanie Baumhover, PharmD, BCPS, drew on her 20 years experience hiring pharmacists in writing these 35 interview questions with advice and answer examples.

Pharmacist was updated by Stephanie Baumhover on February 15th, 2024. Learn more here.

Question 33 of 35

What do you see as the most critical issues in pharmacy today?

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This is an open-ended question with no true correct answer. The employer is trying to assess how aware you are of the current issues regarding pharmacists as a whole. There may be situation-specific answers that are unique to home health, retail, and hospitals. I would answer in a way that highlights one or two specific issues you are aware of. Maybe these are items you have seen while in school, issues in your past role, or issues you see in your Board of Pharmacy FAQs on their website. This is a good opportunity to ask how this potential job or organization addresses these issues.

"I am personally concerned with -----. I have seen the evolution of ----- and would like to see -----. I have also experienced ----- and would love to help find a resolution to ---- in my career."

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"The shortage of medications. Due to the pandemic going on and Brexit, we realized that many essentials medications are out of stock for a long time. For example, Pregabalin now that several patients are taking is out of stock. We have to request alternatives from GP and sometimes we lose patients that go to other pharmacies."

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This shows your clear understanding of critical issues facing the pharmacy industry today--good job!

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33. What do you see as the most critical issues in pharmacy today?

How to Answer

This is an open-ended question with no true correct answer. The employer is trying to assess how aware you are of the current issues regarding pharmacists as a whole. There may be situation-specific answers that are unique to home health, retail, and hospitals. I would answer in a way that highlights one or two specific issues you are aware of. Maybe these are items you have seen while in school, issues in your past role, or issues you see in your Board of Pharmacy FAQs on their website. This is a good opportunity to ask how this potential job or organization addresses these issues.

Written by Stephanie Baumhover on February 8th, 2024

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