Kornfield Drug, a longstanding pharmacy in Roxbury near Boston Medical Center, is facing an uncertain future.
The pharmacy, operated by Uche Egesionu after his father’s death, has been a staple in the community for over three decades. However, it is currently experiencing financial difficulties due to reimbursement issues, which have led to bare shelves and challenges in paying staff.
“My family has been footing the financial burden this entire time,” said Uche Egesionu, the owner of Kornfield Drug. “Anything that can’t be covered, my mother reaches into her retirement, pulls it right out.”…