Rite Aid bankruptcy is yet another sign that the big chain pharmacy model is broken

Store closures, walkouts, lawsuits, and now a major bankruptcy. It’s been a rough year for chain pharmacies.

It’s been a rough fall for America’s pharmacy chains. Last month, over a dozen CVS pharmacy locations saw pharmacy staff walk off the job to call attention to the poor working conditions that pharmacists and technicians face on a regular basis. Staff at Walgreens did the same last week. And now more bad news for the industry: Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy. Here’s what you need to know:

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