Coronavirus Insights: US Drugstores Step Up; Potential Drug Shortages Could Be a Long-Term Concern

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With the coronavirus continuing to spread globally, we consider its impact in the US drugstore sector. CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens are adapting their services in response to the shifting landscape.

We discuss the initiatives that these major drugstore chains in the US are rolling out to support consumers during the outbreak, including waiving fees and offering innovative, minimal-contact testing services.

We also consider the potential challenge of drug shortages in the US over the longer term, due to the nation’s reliance on China in the medicine manufacturing supply chain.

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