Nearly 30% of U.S. pharmacies closed by 2021, leaving seniors in "pharmacy deserts" without easy drug access.

The New York Times reports that nearly 30% of pharmacies closed between 2010 and 2021, leaving many seniors in "pharmacy deserts" without easy access to prescription drugs. A pharmacy desert is defined as living over ten miles from a pharmacy in rural areas, two miles in suburban areas, and one mile in urban areas. With 90% of adults 65 and older taking at least one prescription drug, and 60% using four or more, these closures pose significant challenges for seniors.

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