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Essential Retail Pharmacies Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study investigates the distribution and characteristics of essential retail pharmacies (ERPs) designated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 and considers policy amendments to ensure patient access to ERPs is protected.

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Authors: Emily Gravlee, Qingrong (Jessica) Li, Jeffrey W. Rozelle, Shyam Krishnan Ondanat Veetil, Dima Mazen Qato

Institutions: University of Southern California