The pharmacy offices have multiplied exponentially throughout the country in recent years. It is one of the most successful businesses in Mexico and although it is well regarded among patients, opinions are divided among medical staff. It is a decent job but unfortunately the working conditions offered by most chains are not the best.
This care model began in the late nineties as an extension of the pharmacies of generic medications. At the beginning it was an option aimed at low-income people who did not have enough resources to pay for a private doctor. While today they have become an alternative for all types of patients.
How many pharmacy offices are there in Mexico?
According to what was published by Medscapeuntil 2022 they were counted 40,000 pharmacies and 18,000 offices adjacent to pharmacies in the country. While the National Association of Pharmacies of Mexico (ANAFARMEX) states that they provide an average of ten million consultations per month.
Currently this model is quite successful not only because the price of the services is very low but because it is immediate. Its strength was generated by the failures committed by the IMSS and ISSSTE. Most patients hate having to wait hours to enter the office and therefore prefer other options.
Is working in pharmacy offices the 8th year of Medicine?
For their part, it is a reality that the majority of doctors who work in the pharmacy offices They are young people who have recently graduated. The reasons are varied but from the few requirements requested to flexible schedules.
From the above it is that the Dr. Navorski published a video in which he states that working in this type of space is equivalent to eighth year of medical school. His opinion has caused controversy because not everyone agrees.
@doctornavorski I was also Dr. SIMI before becoming a specialist, all in good time 🖤👌🏾. @drsimi_oficial we all learned the bottarga step 🫢 it was in the training. #humor #humble #humbly #Similar pharmacies #drsimi #enarm2023 #enarm #medicosdetiktok #medical student #medical specialties #specialist #surgeon #surgeons
Likewise, he adds that he has many colleagues who have worked in this type of clinic and feel sorry for him. On the other hand, in his case he has no problems recognizing his past because in the end he left him lessons and today he is a successful surgeon.
Now, within the negative part of those who accept this type of job offers is the salary because it is not fixed but is calculated by the number of consultations but usually the Monthly payment ranges between 10,000 and 12,000 pesos.
Furthermore there is also the fact that the chains of the pharmacy offices They do not offer benefits to their doctors because they are hired on a fee basis.
For now, what is your opinion about pharmacy offices?
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