The pharmaceutical industry in the United States is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Due to new pharmaceutical regulations and economic challenges, especially in suburban and rural areas near Los Angeles, traditional community pharmacies are closing at an alarming rate. As brick-and-mortar pharmacies dwindle, more patients are turning to mail-order pharmacies. But a critical question remains: Can mail-order truly replace the local pharmacy infrastructure? Why are pharmacies closing? New drug distribution and reimbursement rules are making it harder for small, independent pharmacies to survive. Large retailers such as Walgreens, Rite Aid, and CVS have announced the closure of hundreds of stores across the country, including in California. In rural communities, more than 10% of pharmacies have disappeared in the past decade, creating “pharmacy deserts” where residents have limited or no access to medications. The Rise of Mail-Order Prescription Services Online and mail-order pharmac...
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