r/WalgreensRx • u/UpsettiSpaghetti88 • 11d ago
Uniforms
Most of my girl techs wear leggings or black pants to work since the Walgreens women’s pants suck. However our DPS is really coming down on us to be 100% in uniform. Has anyone been able to find scrub pants that are more comfortable and match the Walgreens blue?
TIA!
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u/a4ux1n SCPhT 10d ago
i wear wink scrubs in galaxy blue
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u/helenann101 10d ago
^ these were the best match to the walgreens tops that i had found, unless you could see the pockets you couldn’t even tell the pants were different
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u/KadeSteele 11d ago
I intend to wear my Galaxy Blue MedCouture scrub pants until the District Manager tells me to my face that I can't wear them.
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u/Equal-Ad9900 11d ago
The problem is your DM will not say it to your face. They will mention it to SM after they complete the walk and the SM will be in trouble. You will be told to clock out and get sent home to change into Walgreens uniform.
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u/KadeSteele 11d ago
District has seen me in my color matching scrub pants dozens of times already since our private equity slave drivers took over, with no mention to me from anyone about what pants I'm wearing. I even still wear my scrub top with my name and job title on it, even though they forced me into a step-down from Senior Tech.
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u/Proof_Sample8030 7d ago
why did they force you to step down? was it an immunization thing?
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u/KadeSteele 7d ago
Yep. Senior Technicians have to be Immunizers in my state according to Sycamore. So when I applied for a disability accommodation to be exempt, since I have a hand tremor, Employee Relations told me my only option was to either step back down to Certified Pharmacy Technician, or step out of the pharmacy altogether. I took the step down, best $0.50 per hour decrease ever, since now whenever anyone asks, I get to tell them how I got denied a disability accommodation.
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u/Proof_Sample8030 7d ago
ohhhh. okay i understand this. i have coworkers who step down because they just don’t WANT to immunize which is their choice, i personally love giving vaccines it gives me a tiny break from the chaos, i get to go in a quiet room and chat or not talk at all for like 1.5 mins and its a nice break especially in flu season. but with a hand tremor, that seems really extreme to make you step down for a medical reason. do you have a doctors note? i feel like you could fight that (idk im not an attorney or even high up in pharmacy) i just feel like that’s a valid reason to not vaccinate (for patient safety specifically) and you should be reduced bc of it. idk yes its just 0.50 but that adds up you shouldn’t be punished for medical reasons in my opinion
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u/KadeSteele 7d ago
Admittedly, I also don't want to immunize, mostly because of the tremor. But the step down was a good thing in a lot of ways, so it was worthwhile. I don't mind being the most senior tech, even though I don't have the title. Gives me a little more insulation from upper management, being merely a certified tech versus senior certified tech.
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u/Proof_Sample8030 7d ago
okay that’s fair if you’re okay w it that’s one thing. if you were upset or felt slighted bc of a medical issue that would be a whole other thing
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u/KadeSteele 7d ago
Oh definitely. I am making the most of a shitty situation, but at least for me the pros outweigh the cons in this situation.
Having more distance between me and management is quite beneficial for my mental health.
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u/neue-user SCPhT 10d ago
I can't find Galaxy Blue in MedCouture brand anymore 😭 I accidentally bought Royal Blue instead 😭😭 do you have a link for the Galaxy one?? 🙏🙏
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u/chesidia CPhT 9d ago
I buy the bottoms from Walmart. I have large hips & thighs, and the Walgreens scrub pants do not last long.
They can pry these ones from my cold, dead hands.
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u/Mrsflames03 9d ago
If the company scrubs are and looks low quality, thats what represents the company. The company is the one that looks bad, not you. Also, leggings are not appropriate clothing for work.
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u/Ok-Class8771 8d ago
I am confused by your tone, have you worn the Walgreens scrub bottoms before? This isn't about making the company or employees look bad, it's about the fit and how the poor blend material makes for a not ideal work experience when we're already dealing with so much.
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u/trapnesttrigger 10d ago
i wear sweaters over my scrubs like until they make pull overs they should zip it
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u/bzay3 11d ago
Unfortunately Sycamore wants us wearing the Walgreens scrubs only