USC Thursday announced a community pharmacy in South Los Angeles in an effort to address growing gaps in access to essential health care services in the area.
The pharmacy, located at 3232 W. Slauson Ave., will be operated by the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in tandem with a clinic run by T.H.E. — To Help Everyone – Health and Wellness Centers, creating a coordinated hub for community-based care. The pharmacy is slated to open in April.
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The new USC pharmacy is designed to safeguard access to critical medications and services, including insulin, antibiotics and flu vaccinations, at a time when pharmacy closures are accelerating nationwide, according to USC.
The location was selected based on USC research identifying “pharmacy deserts” — communities with limited access to pharmacy services.
“This pharmacy represents USC’s ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the South Los Angeles community,” USC President Beong-Soo Kim said in a statement.
“No one should have to travel long distances or face barriers to access life-saving medications. By opening a pharmacy in South L.A., we are building on longstanding community relationships, and taking an important step to address a critical community health need.”
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