
To the Editor: Romanelli and Tracy write persuasively about a coming disruption in pharmacy.1 Evidence that pharmacy graduation rates may lead to pharmacist supply overtaking job openings is found in US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, which report pharmacy employment projections for 2012-2022.2 The bureau projects a positive employment change over this period of 41 400 positions, from a 2012 base of 286 400, an increase of 14.5%. Between 2012 and 2022, job openings, as a result of growth and replacement needs, are projected to be 109 800. Assuming that 14 000 to 15 000 new graduates will enter the workforce annually during the period, an oversupply of 40 000 or more is likely to accumulate by 2022.
Education, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Services, Humans, Pharmacy
Education, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Services, Humans, Pharmacy
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