Public Health Post, December 2, 2021.
Pharmacies are an important part of the health care system because they dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications and increasingly provide preventative services, including Covid-19 testing and immunization. However, geographic access to pharmacies varies throughout the US, especially in segregated American cities. Disparities in pharmacy access impact medication adherence, or how well a patient takes their medications. And medication adherence influences health outcomes ranging from cancer progression to cardiovascular disease.