7,000 US pharmacies closed since 2019, disproportionately affecting urban/rural communities with Black & Latino residents, leading to concerns about access to healthcare.
7,000 US pharmacies closed since 2019, with 54% of these independent drugstores, leading to concerns about access to healthcare in certain communities. Pharmacy closures are disproportionately affecting urban and rural neighborhoods with largely Black and Latino residents. States are starting to analyze the impact of pharmacy closures, and experts suggest greater regulation might be needed to ensure pharmacies serve as essential healthcare providers.
June 03, 2024
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