Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

Finally, the researchers noted that the most rural areas were disproportionately reliant on keystone pharmacies, and independent pharmacies were more likely than chains to serve as keystones. These deserts reduce access to critical health care services, such as vaccinations, health screenings, and point-of-care testing.

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Drug Topics

JULY 7, 2025

On June 11, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law Senate File 383, a bill significantly pulling back on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices, limiting their ability to exclude community pharmacies, impose strict contracts, and force the use of mail-order pharmacies, among other practices. “We're

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Digital Pharmacist

APRIL 13, 2023

In this changing environment, independent pharmacies face increasing competition from retail, online, regional, and mail-order pharmacies. In numerous studies, retail pharmacies are continuously selected by patients because of their proximity to home and acceptance of their insurance.

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