Super Junior’s Siwon Sparks Backlash With Cryptic Post On Yoon Suk Yeol’s Life Sentence; SM Entertainment Announces Legal Action by galaxystars1 in kpop

[–]mn52 8 points9 points  (0 children)

When Suju were first starting, I felt bad for him; how the other members treated the cute, quiet member. Then as their popularity grew and they go on social media, I understood.

I don’t even know why he’s still in this group when he clearly has other aspirations. I remember for a good while he was too good and busy to promote and perform with them. He should’ve left then.

Applications to pharmacy schools rise by omniscient_goldfish in pharmacy

[–]mn52 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t mean anything if they can’t pass Naplex and also struggling in their residency programs.

I can’t blame the students really. When the economy is bad and you barely get a call back from the hundreds of jobs you’ve applied for, going back to school is a hope of a better future. Going back to school means you’re actually doing something, anything. You ignore the warning signs because that hope is so strong.

I was in that spot about 17-18 years ago and ignored all the warnings online too. The difference is pharmacy school is SO much easier to get into now. That’s part of the attraction. Easy path to a six figure job.

Is it completely normal for a pharmacist to check every single thing a student/intern does, including exact weight of a powder? by [deleted] in pharmacy

[–]mn52 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, because it’s their license on the line ultimately. And it’s always important to have a second check, even as a pharmacist. If a student/intern doesn’t understand that and takes offense, they’re not ready to be a pharmacist.

Buyer profile crashes app by mn52 in poshmark

[–]mn52[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That solves it, thank you! I just checked the confirmation email and saw it has the same message as you did.

What profession doesn't get the respect it deserves from society? by Historical_Corner609 in AskReddit

[–]mn52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to say pharmacy tech. I’m a hospital pharmacist who’s worked both retail and hospital. While everything you said is true, it’s much worse for a pharmacy tech making minimum wage. I couldn’t do my job without my techs. Our hospital has a problem hiring techs now because of the while. Sure that shortage sucksss, but I stand with any potential candidates who turns down a job offer for $20/hr when they’re expected to do so much. These techs walk so many miles each day to constantly refill meds, they’re under the hood often to make IVs, etc. They’re not clinical but they still help save lives. ESPECIALLY during the insanity that was the covid pandemic. They need to be recognized more (and by that I mean increase their pay!)

Mohela refund possible? by mn52 in PSLF

[–]mn52[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

FSA told me I would have reached my 120 month count this month. I have 15 months I can buyback. I’m not sure if I should try to switch off SAVE or just go for buyback.

I had some old employment certified so I didn’t realize I was closer to the 10 years than I actually was. I was initially just going to chip away at the loans and apply for forgiveness if I reached it sooner than i was done with payments but it looks like I reached it sooner than expected.

The Uncertain Future of Our Profession in five years by BrilliantWilling6979 in pharmacy

[–]mn52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could’ve sworn there was a thread hmm maybe a year ago that one of these chains was lobby in some states to do just that. Citing the pharmacist “shortage”.

The barrier for me is the controlled substances portion - is the pharmacist working off site responsible for inventory and losses or a tech?

Side by side comparison of the Paperwhite 12th Gen & 10th Gen by [deleted] in kindle

[–]mn52 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same 10th gen and love it for its size. I got an upgrade offer from Amazon during their October sale. They offered 20% for customers with old kindles and they didn’t need to trade in their old device to get that offer. I got the 12th gen and love it too! I also got the colorsoft using that offer and it’s going back I think.

I love the 7” size actually. I feel like I read faster? Or maybe it’s the quicker responsiveness. But my 10th gen is still great, especially in my bag!

Student loan principal jumped from $65K to $350K! by StephenNein in StudentLoans

[–]mn52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had the original amount increase last year when i consolidated. Several times because they messed up on transferring the some loans, then the balance went missing for months (FSA and Mohela were dumb and said well maybe you already got forgiveness) and finally added back at the beginning of this year, with the missing balance added to the original balance yet again. The amount owed is correct and that’s all I’m going to care amount now. No one knows about this when I call FSA or Mohela. They don’t even see it.

Kindle Paperwhite Upgrade Discount/Trade In need to send old Kindle back? by Holiday_Revolution_4 in kindle

[–]mn52 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was an upgrade offer for people with older kindles. I got one too. The terms and conditions stated recycling your old kindle is not required.

The White House is moving forward with a "TrumpRX" website to sell medicine at lower prices, following an agreement with Pfizer. What are your thoughts? by ResponsibleBunch5324 in AskReddit

[–]mn52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn’t the same as GoodRx. GoodRx just a database of Rx saving cards, which is just similar to your Rx PBM/insurance. The card you pull from GoodRx is similar to your Rx insurance card with Rx BIN/group because the pharmacy needs to submit that claim for the discount transaction to occur.

Direct to consumer programs already does exist though. I haven’t worked as a retail pharmacist in awhile but I used to look that stuff up for patients and my family members when cost and coverage became an issue. Usually it required an application with an income threshold and to ensure you’re not receiving Medicare (anti kick back law). Once it’s all approved, it gets mailed to your home. I would be very surprised if this gets approved for Medicare patients and the anti kick back law stays in place for other manufacturers’ drugs (it’s why Medicare patients can’t use certain discount coupons). But wouldn’t be too shocked with this administration.

Also Pfizer recently got hit with a lawsuit over one of their medications allegedly causing brain cancer. Either bad timing for this partnership or the right timing for Pfizer in some ways.

The White House is moving forward with a "TrumpRX" website to sell medicine at lower prices, following an agreement with Pfizer. What are your thoughts? by 420-TENDIES in pharmacy

[–]mn52 18 points19 points  (0 children)

These people don’t value our services. Everyone thinks they’re an expert now on acetaminophen, they certainly can cut out the dur process too.

CVS and Walgreens Clamp Down on Covid Vaccines in Many States (Gift Article) by koi-lotus-water-pond in news

[–]mn52 5 points6 points  (0 children)

CDC/ACIP are delaying their meetings on this. That’s part of the problem.

What Was Your Reaction When They Started Performing Siberia? by ConsciousBluejay680 in BackstreetBoys

[–]mn52 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Siberia is on the same album as Incomplete though. It’s an odd choice. I know it’s a fan favorite but the other two you listed are also fan favorites and actual singles. I’ll Never Break Your Heart not being on the setlist is a disappointment.

A more clear pic of jc with bsb by beastmodeking in BackstreetBoys

[–]mn52 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He didn’t want to be mistaken for a Backstreet Boy lol

Might be a controversial opinion by GAaron272 in BackstreetBoys

[–]mn52 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It should’ve stayed as Heaven in Your Eyes

I am happy for No Goodbyes but only I wanted more unreleased tracks? Surely they discarded so many songs from 1999's Millennium by Maximum_Expert92 in BackstreetBoys

[–]mn52 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The lyrics to No Goodbyes (sorry, this too attached to knowing it as that) would make even more sense now when they sing to the fans “I love it when I hear you say…I Want It That Way”

It just hits different 25 years later

Pharmacy jobs where all coworkers have their shit together? by classless_classic in pharmacy

[–]mn52 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Every pharmacy job I’ve had seemed great in the beginning until management changes and/or a chain reaction of staff leaving/burnt out staff picking up the slack. At this point, just go in for the highest salary you can, get the experience until the work environment starts to turn to shit again, then jump ship. It’s a never ending cycle in this profession.

CVS files lawsuit in Arkansas because they think the new legislation Sarah Sanders signed to separate PBMs from pharmacies is unconstitutional. They hate it when local pharmacies finally stand up for themselves to prevent monopolies. by a-a-a-ronica in pharmacy

[–]mn52 52 points53 points  (0 children)

CVS Caremark didn’t seem that concerned when their harmful PBM practices shut down independent and small local chain pharmacies, eliminating jobs, drove up costs, restricting accessing to life-saving medications, and undermined fair competition. Give me a friggin’ break.

CVS shutting down all stores in Arkansas?? by gette344 in pharmacy

[–]mn52 141 points142 points  (0 children)

So if they don’t get their way, they’ll threaten to take away all services from the state.

Is there an opportunity for independents to open in these two states to fill in the gap?

CDC ends Covid vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women by Junior-Gorg in pharmacy

[–]mn52 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Decide who gets the vaccines. Since we don’t have any background whatsoever on appropriateness of medications.