Community pharmacies are among the most accessible health care sites in the United States. Community pharmacists offer many services including medication optimization, chronic and acute care management, wellness and prevention, and patient education. However, community pharmacies face several barriers that have impeded patients’ ability to universally access these services.

This article describes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on community pharmacy practice and its workforce.

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