Published Mon November 6, 2023 By , CNN
Drugstore closures could make pharmacy deserts even worse
As major chains close their doors, the number of independent pharmacies in the United States has stayed pretty steady over the past three years, according to data from the National Community Pharmacists Association, which represents the interests of independent pharmacists. But chain closures aren’t likely to lead to more business for independents, which face challenges apart from competition from national chains.
The negative impact of this trend is most pronounced for minority groups. A USC study co-authored by Guadamuz that was published in 2021 found that Black and Latino neighborhoods in 30 US cities had fewer pharmacies than White and diverse neighborhoods from 2007 to 2015.
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