#independent-pharmacies

#independent-pharmacies

Independent drugstores like Kempson Rexall are vital to rural communities but face significant challenges, leading to a crisis in access to healthcare.

Pharmacy deserts are emerging in the U.S. as independent pharmacies close due to the practices of pharmacy benefit managers.

Independent pharmacies are vital for community health, especially among low-income and elderly populations, yet they are closing at an alarming rate.

Congress must act to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to protect patient access to medications and support independent pharmacies.