Store Closures On Track to Far Exceed 2024 Levels

In a recent Newsweek article highlighting the surge of U.S. store closures—5,822 so far this year, compared to 3,496 over the same period in 2024—Miranda Rochol, SVP of Provider Solutions at Prescryptive Health, offers context on the reasons behind pharmacy closures, emphasizing that “pharmacy deserts” are driven by deeper economic pressures:

“The reasons for mass pharmacy closures are complex, but it’s not an overstatement to say pharmacies are facing unprecedented economic strain, with shrinking margins and reimbursement rates.”

Her perspective sheds light on the financial squeeze facing pharmacies across the country—and highlights why this trend matters for patient access and the future of community health.

See the full article on Newsweek.com. If you’re ready to look at pharmacy reimbursement models and technology that work for modern pharmacies, reach out to us.