Black-Owned Pharmacy Startup in St. Louis Combines Services of Walgreens and Amazon to Address Pharmacy Desert Crisis

St. Louis is home to the only Black-owned pharmacy in Missouri, GreaterHealth Pharmacy & Wellness. In response to a local pharmacy desert crisis, this innovative pharmacy startup adopted a business model that combines both the business models of Walgreens and Amazon. The pharmacy's free delivery service and telehealth offerings cover the St. Louis Metropolitan area and is helping to eliminate pharmacy deserts for over 45K residents. St. Louis residents who are living in pharmacy deserts can join the pharmacy and get pharmacy services from the comfort of their home within minutes of calling the pharmacy.

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• July 10, 2024