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Maryland pharmacy closures force patients to travel farther
Original: As pharmacies close, Maryland patients travel farther for prescriptions
Local outlets across Maryland are reporting that pharmacy closures are forcing patients to travel greater distances to fill prescriptions. Coverage from the Baltimore Sun, WJLA and WBFF highlights growing gaps in access to medication, particularly for residents in areas left without a nearby pharmacy, raising concerns about health impacts and the industry pressures behind the shutdowns.
Why now: Multiple Maryland news outlets are covering the same story about shrinking pharmacy access, indicating rising local concern about healthcare access.
Evidence
- As pharmacies close, Maryland patients travel farther for prescriptions · Baltimore Sun
- As pharmacies close, Maryland patients travel farther for prescriptions · WJLA
- As pharmacies close, Maryland patients travel farther for prescriptions · WBFF
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