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Rural lawmakers are sounding the alarm as local pharmacy closures leave entire counties without access to essential medications, demanding a deeper dive into the data to reveal the true impact on their communities.

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Rural lawmakers press JCHC for county‑level data after staff flags pharmacy closures
Several legislators said statewide counts hide local impacts: they asked staff for county‑level breakdowns after staff reported 25 localities experienced a 25%+ reduction in operating pharmacies and VCU identified pharmacy deserts in 28 localities.
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November 3, 2026 at 7:37 AM