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Moon KJ, Linton SL, Kazerouni NJ
Association of economic and racial segregation with restricted buprenorphine dispensing in U.S. community pharmacies.
A nationwide telephone audit investigated buprenorphine dispensing practices at community pharmacies across the United States, examining potential disparities in access to opioid use disorder treatment medication. The study evaluated 858 pharmacies across 473 counties using secret shopper calls to assess prescription filling capabilities. Researchers measured county-level segregation patterns using the Index of Concentration at the Extremes, analyzing racial, ethnic, economic, and combined racial-economic factors. The investigation revealed that pharmacies in areas with high economic deprivation and ethnic segregation demonstrated greater likelihood of restricted buprenorphine dispensing. These dispensing limitations were particularly evident in socially and economically disadvantaged communities.
AHRQ-funded; HS026370.
Citation: Moon KJ, Linton SL, Kazerouni NJ . Association of economic and racial segregation with restricted buprenorphine dispensing in U.S. community pharmacies. Drug Alcohol Depend Rep 2024 Sep; 12:100255. doi: 10.1016/j.dadr.2024.100255..
Keywords: Opioids, Medication, Provider: Pharmacist, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Health, Access to Care, Disparities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Vulnerable Populations
Olenik NL, Gonzalvo JD, Snyder ME
Perceptions of Spanish-speaking clientele of patient care services in a community pharmacy.
This study aimed to identify perceptions of Spanish-speaking patients living in the U.S. with a focus on the care provided in community pharmacies, as well as to determine their satisfaction with community pharmacies. Based on 12 interviews, it found that primary themes included lack of insurance coupled with high medical care costs serving as a barrier for acquisition of health care and difficulty accessing timely and convenient primary care.
AHRQ-funded; HS022119.
Citation: Olenik NL, Gonzalvo JD, Snyder ME . Perceptions of Spanish-speaking clientele of patient care services in a community pharmacy. .
Keywords: Access to Care, Community-Based Practice, Provider: Pharmacist, Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Qato DM, Daviglus ML, Wilder J
'Pharmacy deserts' are prevalent in Chicago's predominantly minority communities, raising medication access concerns.
The authors examined whether trends in the availability of pharmacies varied across communities in Chicago with different racial or ethnic compositions and whether "pharmacy deserts," or low-access neighborhoods, were more common in segregated black and Hispanic communities than elsewhere. They found that in 2012 there were disproportionately more pharmacy deserts in segregated black communities, as well as in low-income communities and federally designated Medically Underserved Areas. These findings suggest that public policies aimed at improving access to prescription medications may need to address factors beyond insurance coverage and medication affordability.
AHRQ-funded; HS021093.
Citation: Qato DM, Daviglus ML, Wilder J . 'Pharmacy deserts' are prevalent in Chicago's predominantly minority communities, raising medication access concerns. Health Aff 2014 Nov;33(11):1958-65. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2013.1397.
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Keywords: Access to Care, Medication, Provider: Pharmacist, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Urban Health

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