More Minnesotans face ‘pharmacy deserts’ with chain drugstore closures
As Walgreens, CVS get ready to close more stores, many independent pharmacies say they are operating at a loss.
How the prescription drug supply chain is killing local pharmacies
The supply chain that brings pharmaceutical drugs from the factory to the pharmacy is long, complex and unclear. Congress and several state legislatures have proposed or enacted laws to bring more transparency and curb soaring drug prices. As special correspondent—and current St. Paul Corner Drug patient—Fred de Sam Lazaro reports, many small or independent pharmacies complain the system also hurts them.