Pharmacy Deserts Plague US: 15.8 Million Affected, Disproportionately Impacting Vulnerable Communities
2025-03-17
A study in JAMA Network Open reveals that 46% of US counties face 'pharmacy deserts,' affecting 15.8 million people. These deserts disproportionately impact communities with lower education levels, lack of health insurance, limited English proficiency, ambulatory disabilities, and higher minority populations. The NCPA is collaborating with the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy to combat this, providing real-time data on pharmacy shortages and seeking sustainable policy solutions.