9 in 10 Americans live within 5 miles of a pharmacy and high-risk patients visited their community pharmacy an average of 35x per year
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This is compared to 4 visits to their primary care provider and 9 visits to specialists. These individuals rely heavily on their local pharmacists for medication management and other healthcare-related needs. Community pharmacies can be a key source of knowledge and resources for these high-risk groups and provide them with the support they need to manage their health conditions effectively.
Author: MedCity News
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