YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Chain pharmacies are continuing to close throughout the Midstate, but there is some good news from York County.
Rite Aid and CVS locations have been closing all across the Midstate in recent months, leaving local Pennsylvanians without reliable access to medication.
The closures of pharmacies have been a trend throughout the country. Individuals who live locally or in rural areas are feeling the effects of this more, as their access to necessary medication is being cut off.
While things may look bad in many parts of the Midstate, one York County business plans to open its own pharmacy inside its doors.
Non-profit Family First Health in York City is going to be opening its own pharmacy in its building. While it’s only one location, Family First Health aims to compensate for the recent closures in the area.
Other independent pharmacies across the midstate are following suit, putting up signs that say “accepting Rite Aid customers.”
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