Nu va mai avea cine să țină farmaciile deschise. Avertisment: România pierde câte un farmacist la fiecare 18 ore

Romania faces a pharmacist workforce crisis as fewer young people choose this profession. Between 2022 and 2025, the number of pharmacists decreased by 1,478, despite an increase in pharmacies. The 2026 admission statistics reveal a significant drop in interest for pharmacy studies, with only 23 candidates applying for 124 spots at a major university. This decline threatens not only community pharmacies but also hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry. Organizations in the sector call for a national dialogue to address the imbalance between pharmacist responsibilities and job attractiveness, urging measures to improve recruitment and retention.