08/28/2024
Millions of Americans live in "pharmacy deserts," where access to essential health services is severely limited.๐ซ
These areas, often low-income, lack not only medication access, but other vital services provided by pharmacies such as routine vaccinations, opioid/addiction management therapy, contraception, and patient counseling.
A study published by Health Affairs Scholar found that nearly 16 million people in the U.S. reside in these deserts, with 95% of these deserts having no pharmacies at all.
The populations most affected are often younger and more likely to rely on public health insurance, highlighting the gaps in state-level policies and the need for comprehensive solutions. ๐ฅ
While medication delivery services like Pills2Me can help alleviate the impact of pharmacy deserts by bringing essential medications to those in need, addressing the root causes requires significant policy changes and increased support for pharmacy access in underserved communities. ๐ฆ๐
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Abstract. Pharmacies are important health care access points, but no national map currently exists of where pharmacy deserts are located. This cross-sectio