08/27/2026
This isn’t just one small-town pharmacy’s story. This is happening to independent pharmacies all across the country.
Pharmacy staff are filling more prescriptions, working longer hours, and doing everything they can to take care of their patients — yet unfair reimbursement and the current pharmacy benefit system are making it harder and harder to keep the doors open.
Independent pharmacies are more than a place to pick up a prescription. We are your neighbors, your friends, your trusted healthcare providers, and an important part of our communities.
Something has to change. We need fair reimbursement and meaningful reform so independent pharmacies can continue doing what we love most — taking care of our patients and serving our communities.
Please take a few minutes to read this article and share it. People need to know what is happening behind the pharmacy counter. 💊❤️
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Fair Jones is filling more prescriptions than ever at the small-town Mississippi pharmacy she spent years dreaming of owning. But instead of watching her business grow alongside the demand, the 38-year-old pharmacist says she is working harder for less money and wondering how long she can keep going.
📷: Courtesy of Fair Jones
