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How Stagflation Is Squeezing Independent Pharmacies
In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine how independent pharmacies are being squeezed by stagflation's double blow: rising costs and stagnant reimbursement rates. They focus on a specific case: a family-owned pharmacy in Ohio that has seen its gross margin on generic drugs shrink from 22% to 11% over the past 18 months, while foot traffic drops 8% year-over-year. The hosts discuss how pharmacy benefit managers are tightening the screws, why patients are skipping refills, and what the latest CPI data on medical care costs (up 3.1% in May) means for the industry. They also touch on the…
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