Distribution of pharmacy deserts and its association with digital divide and residential redlining across the United States

Understanding how socioeconomic and infrastructure factors influence access to pharmacies is crucial to reduce health inequities. Efforts should be made to ensure equitable access to pharmacy services, especially for underserved populations in both rural and urban settings.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-08-11
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0330027
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1
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Healthcare Policy and Management
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Distribution of pharmacy deserts and its association with digital divide and residential redlining across the United States

Giovanni Catalano, Timothy Michael Pawlik, Selamawit Woldesenbet
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PLoS ONE
Healthcare Policy and Management
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Distribution of pharmacy deserts and its association with digital divide and residential redlining across the United States

Giovanni Catalano, Timothy Michael Pawlik, Selamawit Woldesenbet
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Abstract

Understanding how socioeconomic and infrastructure factors influence access to pharmacies is crucial to reduce health inequities. Efforts should be made to ensure equitable access to pharmacy services, especially for underserved populations in both rural and urban settings.

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University of Verona (IT), The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (US)
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Healthcare Policy and Management
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