The demise of American pharmacies: The impact of pharmacy deserts

The demise of American pharmacies: The impact of pharmacy deserts

An increasing number of Americans live in pharmacy deserts, which affects their access to one of the first lines of health care. The issue is exacerbated as independent pharmacies nationwide have closed their doors.  This is part three of a three-part series on struggles within American pharmacies and the impact it has on access to healthcare.  “Depending on where you live, it may still be pretty easy to find a pharmacy, but other places where y…