Local pharmacies ready to fill need left by big chain store closures in Aurora

AURORA, Colo. — More neighborhoods are soon to have less access to important prescription medication.

Earlier this year, the Walgreens location at Mississippi and Peoria closed, one of several closures across the state. It was surprising to people who work and live nearby, who told Denver7 it was always a busy location.

“When it shut down, it was a shock,” said Dr. Mary Desta, the owner of APEX Pharmacy, which is on the opposite end of the shopping center. “It cannot be numbers. It could not be business. Their reason, I have no idea.”…

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