The Rural Monitor
Articles by Topic: Pharmacy workforce
March 25, 2026
Healthcare delivery in rural America must sometimes occur outside of the traditional access points of clinics and hospitals. In rural Ohio, a university pharmacy department has a dual focus of not just preparing their pharmacist graduates to be rural practice-ready but also providing mobile services in nearby rural counties. Faculty and students explain their work in a state that's granted pharmacists provider status.
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July 12, 2023
Rural community pharmacies are often vital sources for prescriptions, vaccinations, patient education, and other healthcare needs, but the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis reported a decrease in the number of rural pharmacies from 2003 to 2021. A pharmacy chain in the Midwest, a pharmacy-based research network in the South, and an Illinois school of pharmacy discuss the rewards and challenges of operating in rural areas.
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October 28, 2020
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy created the Rural Pharmacy Practice program, a concentration for PharmD students interested in working in rural communities. Two students, two assistant professors, and a clinical pharmacy specialist share their experiences.
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