Pharmacy Times September 19, 2024
Jenni Zilka discusses the growing issue of “pharmacy deserts” and the need to maintain the financial viability of pharmacies.
Jenni Zilka, senior vice president of Good Neighbor Pharmacy Field Programs and Services at Cencora, discusses the growing challenge of pharmacy deserts, which are areas where retail pharmacies, both chain and independent, are struggling and at risk of closure. This is driven by factors like lower reimbursement rates and decreased foot traffic since the pandemic. Pharmacy deserts disproportionately impact underserved communities, with definitions varying by location.
Q: What are some of the primary drivers of pharmacy deserts?
Jenni Zilka: So when you think about pharmacy deserts, candidly, retail pharmacies of all sizes in the US are struggling with both chain and...
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