America's Pharmacy Desert Problem: What Retail Closures Mean for Your Prescriptions and Where Patients Go Next
Thousands of retail pharmacy locations have closed across the United States in recent years, leaving many patients scrambling to find reliable access to their prescriptions. This shift is reshaping how Americans interact with the healthcare system—and accelerating a migration toward mail-order and online pharmacy services. Understanding what drives these closures, and what options remain, is essential for every patient managing ongoing medication needs.