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Should we then complain when the 'game' opens up just a bit??

If these "quick" clinics were opening in response to a shortage in primary care or an outpouring of need from the community, I would have no problem. The ONLY reason the Walgreens of the world are doing this is because this business model increases RX volume. Unfortunately, the PA's and NP's that are running these clinics, in general, do not understand this.

"That will decrease patient access to patient care at a time when many parts of the United States are experiencing a shortage of primary care physicians," she said

What she doesn't say is that the vast majority of these types of clinics are not positioned in the low primary care MD areas!

Hafner said MinuteClinics do dispense some prescriptions, but said staff at her clinics are trained to instruct patients that they are free to fill prescriptions wherever they like.

Anyone here believe this changes anyones decision on where to take their RX? Nobody, including Hafner!!!

Long Time-No Rant,

RPh