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Neighborhood pharmacies closing rapidly

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Community pharmacies are closing. Here's what to do if your neighborhood location does too

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Many community pharmacies are struggling to stay open due to an overburdened workforce, shrinking reimbursement rates for prescription drugs and limited opportunities to bill insurers for services beyond dispensing medications.

Walgreens announced plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years .

The loss of local pharmacies threatens individual and community access to medications, pharmacist expertise.

Pharmacies often offer services to make your care more accessible and convenient.

Ask your pharmacist if your prescriptions will be automatically transferred to a nearby pharmacy.

If you take a medication that’s not covered by insurance, or if you’re uninsured, ask if the pharmacy can help you by offering member pricing or manufacturer coupons and discounts.

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