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The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

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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. In 5 states—New Hampshire, South Dakota, West Virginia, Maine, and Vermont—that number was more than 25%.

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Pharmacists Push Forward: Innovative Clinical Solutions Highlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

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4 Novak added that these services align well with appointment-based models and can be layered with immunizations, chronic disease monitoring, and medication therapy management. Addressing Barriers and Finding Solutions Despite the promise of these services, challenges remain.

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Pharmacists Can Provide Travel Health Tips for Patients

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Practice settings included supermarket chain pharmacies, independent pharmacies, travel health clinics, and community pharmacies. 1 About the Author Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS, is a drug information pharmacist and Pharmacy Times contributor who resides in South Florida.

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Independent Pharmacy Innovation Spotlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

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McKesson ideaShare 2025 brought thousands of independent pharmacists, pharmacy owners, technicians, and industry leaders together in Nashville, Tennessee, shining a spotlight on innovation and advocacy in community pharmacy.

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Russell Springs Pharmacy: A Pharmacy That Feels Like Home

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Sherie Loy-Helm, PharmD, co-owner of Russell Springs Pharmacy in Russell Springs, Kentucky, got her start in her hometown grocery store pharmacy chain after graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Despite her family warning her to stay in her stable job, she took the leap to the independent pharmacy.