Climate Disasters and Pharmacy Closures
Climate disasters are causing pharmacy closures, leaving communities without access to vital medications.
In Canada, many pharmacies still lack comprehensive disaster plans, despite the dangers of power outages.
- Flooding can close pharmacies for days.
- Wildfires can force closures lasting up to six weeks.
- Power outages can leave communities unable to obtain refrigerated medications like insulin and vaccines.
Pharmacists couldn’t help, even if they wanted to.
This issue is not limited to one area, but is happening across the country during extreme weather events.
Author's summary: Climate disasters are shutting down pharmacies nationwide.
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