How drugstore closures affect communities in need.
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Many drugstores in the US have closed in recent years. This is a problem because drugstores are important for healthcare, especially in Black and Latino neighborhoods.
A new study found that almost 30% of drugstores open in 2010 closed by 2021. This trend is likely continuing as big chains like Walgreens and CVS are still closing stores.
Drugstores are closing because of money problems. They have to pay more for things and are getting paid less for prescriptions.
Independent pharmacies, which are often in Black and Latino neighborhoods, are closing at a higher rate. Pharmacies in areas with more people on government health programs are also closing more often.
Drugstores are important for more than just filling prescriptions. They provide vaccines, birth control, and help with drug addiction, so losing them is hard on communities.
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Why are drugstores closing?
Drugstores are closing because of money problems. They have to pay more for things and are getting paid less for prescriptions.
Which neighborhoods are affected more by drugstore closures?
Independent pharmacies in Black and Latino neighborhoods are closing at a higher rate.
What services do drugstores provide besides filling prescriptions?
Drugstores provide vaccines, birth control, and help with drug addiction.
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