Drugstores make slow headway on staffing problems
Drugstore chains are still trying to find enough employees to put a stop to temporary pharmacy closures
By TOM MURPHY
Published - Jan 07, 2023, 10:24 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 23, 2023, 03:23 AM EDT
Joan Cohrs missed her chance to grab a prescription at her usual drugstore by about 30 seconds.
Cohrs walked up to the counter of an Indianapolis CVS pharmacy shortly after a metal curtain descended, closing it for lunch. She didn't mind. The 60-year-old said she feels compassion for people in health care.
“They definitely need a break,” said Cohrs, who was working at an assisted living facility when COVID-19 hit.
A rush of vaccines, virus tests and a busy flu season started overwhelming pharmacies more than a year ago, forcing many to temporarily close when workers weren't available.
