Medication desert: Ohio has a growing pharmacy access problem

Medication desert: Ohio has a growing pharmacy access problem

Last week, CVS closed its doors along Copley Road in Akron. Across the street, a Walgreens closed last summer. For residents like Freddie McCall, these closures now mean the nearest pharmacy is now about 2.5 miles away."This is going to be hard for the west side and in this area," McCall said. "I hate to see both places close down."As a result, this Akron neighborhood is just the latest to become what experts call a "pharmacy desert:" which are …

#Guardian Pharmacy Services Expands Footprint in the Heart of Ohio A Commitment to Long-Term Care

In a significant development for the aging populations of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia, Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. in partnership with Mullaney's Pharmacy, has officially opened a new location in Columbus, Ohio. This strategic move marks a pivotal expansion in Guardian's longstanding commitment to enhancing the quality of pharmaceutical care in long-term care settings throughout the region. The expansion aligns perfectly with Guardian…

New prescription medication locker installed in Fossil

FOSSIL, OR - The Pharmacy Foundation of Oregon (PFO) has installed and activated its first rural pharmacy locker at the Asher Community Health Center in Fossil, Oregon. This innovative solution will improve medication access for residents in Fossil and surrounding communities, addressing critical challenges in rural healthcare delivery. The pharmacy locker, managed by Murray Drugs of Condon,...