Pharmacy Times November 4, 2024
It is more important than ever to have pharmacists and pharmacy professionals practicing at the top of their license to assist patients in pharmacy deserts.
With pharmacy deserts on the rise, serving these disadvantaged communities is among the biggest challenges.
In August 2024, Walgreens announced it will close up to 25% of its underperforming stores within 3 years, raising concerns about the impact of underrepresented areas as well as the creation of more pharmacy deserts, areas where patients have difficulty obtaining medication due to distance from a pharmacy.1
In a study published in JAMA Network Open, the authors said 90% of Americans live within 5 miles of a community pharmacy and 85% receive medication through a brick-and-mortar pharmacy.2 Approximately 15.8...
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