pharmacy troubles: not just a passed pill?

americans might have thought that pharmacies were here to stay. with medicines and everyday goods in stock, they're like the last real-life shopping places left. but even these giants like walgreens and cvs are facing big problems. they're closing stores, letting go of jobs, and struggling to stay afloat. why? it’s a mix of online shopping, tough competition, and confusing health care payments. the pandemic gave them a brief boost, but now the problems are getting tough to handle.amazon and other big stores are pushing them out, and they're stretched thin trying to keep prices low and shelves stocked. to make things worse, the drug middlemen are making them pay less for prescriptions, which is their main money-maker. even massive chains like walgreens can't fight this setup. so, what’s happening? pharmacies might become rare, and you could end up needing a car trip just to grab your meds. it's not just a quick pop-in, not anymore.