Tot mai puțini tineri aleg profesia de farmacist. Numărul specialiștilor a scăzut dar sunt mai multe farmacii. Solicitări oficiale

The attractiveness of the pharmacist profession in Romania is declining, with a significant drop in the number of specialists despite an increase in pharmacies. The Romanian College of Pharmacists highlights a shortage of qualified personnel and calls for national dialogue to address the issue. Between 2022 and 2025, the number of pharmacists decreased by 1,478, while pharmacies increased by 208. Admission data for 2026 shows fewer candidates than available spots in several universities. Factors contributing to this trend include insufficient integration of pharmacists in public health policies, low remuneration, and economic pressures on community pharmacies. The impact of this shortage could extend beyond pharmacies to hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry.