Published February 14th, 2024 – By Avery Bleichfeld, The Bay State Banner Walgreens’ closing triggers fears of ‘pharmacy desert’ – Seniors feeling effects of latest shutdown in Roxbury Since November 2022, four Walgreens have closed in Boston, all in predominantly Black and brown neighborhoods. One was in Mattapan, one in Hyde Park and two in…Continue Reading Walgreens’ closing triggers fears of ‘pharmacy desert’
Published Wed December 20, 2023 – By Kristen Rogers, CNN Emergency contraception sales may surge after New Year’s, study suggests Sales of emergency contraception in the United States may spike by around 10% following New Year’s celebrations, according to a new study that found the trend has occurred over the past several years. New Year’s…Continue Reading Emergency contraception sales may surge after New Year’s, study suggests
Posted at Dec 19, 2023, By Ben Jordan, TMJ4, Milwaukee among 8 cities with the worst pharmacy desert disparities, study shows Walgreens is planning to permanently close its third Milwaukee store in the past three months. The latest closure highlights the little-known issue of pharmacy deserts in Milwaukee. A 2021 study shows the city has…Continue Reading Milwaukee among 8 cities with the worst pharmacy desert disparities, study shows