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Pharmacy chains are struggling
Some of America's biggest retail pharmacy chains are struggling to keep customers coming back and are shuttering hundreds of locations.
Walgreens and CVS have announced closures this year, while a federal judge in June approved Rite Aid's bankruptcy plan. These pharmacies are often a health care lifeline for many in the communities they serve.
Roben Farzad, host of the podcast "Full Disclosure," joins host Lisa Mullins for more.
This segment aired on August 20, 2024.