20 Gift Ideas for Pharmacists (or healthcare worker in your life!)
The holidays are here and what better time to show appreciation for your healthcare friends (who have had a seriously tough year!). Indulge in some “chill pill” bath bombs with a haloperidol themed candle, grab an inspiring book or pick up a mug and some coffee. See below for more ideas!
Skincare
Emogene & Co. This sustainably sourced, organic, pharmacist-owned skincare brand is perfect for the healthcare worker who needs to start or upgrade their current routine. Whether you want to treat your favorite healthcare worker with a skincare starter kit, a lip balm, or hand soap – this sustainable, pharmacist-owned skincare brand is perfect.
Pure Fiji: Pure Fiji has some of the most indulgent scrubs, hydrating oils and lotions. I originally discovered this brand at my local spa and it’s perfect for transporting a stressed out, burnt-out individual to a (virtual) day on the beach (and they smell ah-mazing!). Sign up for their email list to receive 15% off!
Pharmacy Swag
This Jonathan Adler pill ornament set is the perfect gift for the pharmacist in your life! The brand has other pill swag (if you want to spend more $$) and you can also find some great pharmacist-themed ornaments on Etsy!
Candles: Made by an anesthesiologist, these candles are hilarious, smell amazing, and go to a good cause. Light one up and drift off to the beach with midazolam, get a scent-filled hug with ketamine or get a shot of energy with some epinephrine.
Pharmacy spatula: Ecounts solutions is a pharmacy-student owned business (love supporting them!). These come in a variety of colors and you can get it personalized to ensure it never gets missplaced!
Pharmacy pins: Vinpin and the ID Stewardship Pharmacist have teamed up to make some great pharmacy-themed pins. Decorate your scrubs or white coat with a placebo or other healthcare-themed pin.
Wellness-focused
Get your greens: these dissolvable tablets are vegan, filled with antioxidants and packed with greens to promote healthy skin.
Moon Juice: This brand has great stocking stuffers and skincare products. Whether you are looking for Magnesi-Om, collagen, or Ting - for a midday energy boost, check them out for some self-care stocking stuffers and use code PHARMACISTSGUIDE15 for 15% off your purchase!
Water bottles: What healthcare worker doesn’t need a good water bottle?
Journal: Whether a wellness-focused journal to jot your daily habits or a notebook to document your thoughts, work notes or latest research throughout the day.
Teleties: The perfect accessory for when you need to put your hair up and get serious about making an IV admixture or verifying an order. These hair ties are cute, have some amazing patterns (pick your favorite collegiate team!) and they also look cute on your wrist. Bonus - they aren’t too tight so you don’t have to worry about headaches from your hairstyles.
For enrichment:
Books have the power to transport our minds and change our lives.
Some of my favorite oldies but goodies are perfect for any new grad – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Atomic Habits, Mindset – and Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty’s - life changing. You can also support a pharmacist by purchasing How Pharmacists Lead, by Hillary Blackburn.
For Fun:
Pharmacy coloring book: a little creativity + a little fun = a great stress reliever
Chill pill soap: self-care with a little pharmacy humor sprinkled in
Syringe pens: You will never misplace these brightly colored and healthcare-themed pens!
Ouai bath bombs: These “chill pills” smell decadent and are perfect for an end-of-the-day, relaxing bath.
Pharmacist mug: there are a ton of great pharmacy-themed mugs on amazon and Etsy (filtered or unfiltered!). One of my favorites is above!
Pharmacist t-shirt: I mean, we all have a few eyerolls in us (see above!)
If you still need ideas, coffee is always a good idea. Starbucks gift cards have been fueling my work days since 2010. Have a happy holiday everyone!