- New research found that 46% of counties in the United States have at least one "pharmacy desert," where there is no retail pharmacy within 10 miles.
- Pharmacy deserts are 40% more likely to occur in areas with fewer primary care providers and higher social vulnerabilities.
- Experts said there are steps people living in pharmacy deserts can take to more easily access medication, such as using a mail-order prescription service and opting for 90-day supplies.
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