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Thousands of US big drugstore closures may leave millions without healthcare

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-10-25 11:27

Large pharmacy chains, Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid are closing more than 1,500 stores, leaving millions of Americans without access to medical care. Public health experts note that the first communities to lose the pharmacies are predominantly black, Latino and low-income. The closing of large drugstore chains could exacerbate longstanding racial and economic disparities.

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