Burnout and Death: The Story of a CVS Pharmacist

In this poignant episode, USA Today investigative journalist Emily Le Coz joins Dr. Chadi Nabhan to discuss the heart-wrenching story of Ashleigh Anderson, a CVS pharmacist whose tragic death points to the impact of overwhelming stress in the workplace. Emily shares her motivations behind delving into the pervasive issue of burnout in retail pharmacy and sheds light on the real threat it poses. She recounts the details of the Ashleigh Anderson story, where the toxic culture in retail pharmacy played a pivotal role in a life lost to the pressures of the job. Together, she and Dr. Nabhan navigate the profound implications of burnout, exploring its dangers and the urgent need for systemic change in the retail pharmacy landscape.

This episode originally appeared on Healthcare Unfiltered.