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Mapping Pharmacy Deserts in Chicago

Historical Roots and Urban Impacts, 1950–2000

Grace Fick, Tara Hensle, Henri R. Manasse Jr., Victoria Kulbokas, Sodam Kim, Johnson Osei and Taylor L. Watterson
History of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals, July 2026, 67 (2) 240-274; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/hopp.67.2.240
Grace Fick
Grace Fick is a fourth‐year Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate and research assistant at the University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy (Joint first author)
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Tara Hensle
Tara Hensle is a Master of Social Work Student at the University of Illinois Chicago Jane Addams College of Social Work and former visiting Research Specialist at the Retzky College of Pharmacy (Joint first author)
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Henri R. Manasse Jr.
Henri R. Manasse Jr. is a Professor and Dean Emeritus at the University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
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Victoria Kulbokas
Victoria Kulbokas is a Doctor of Philosophy Candidate and research assistant at the University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
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Sodam Kim
Sodam Kim is a Doctor of Philosophy candidate and research assistant at the University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
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Johnson Osei
Johnson Osei is a Doctor of Philosophy candidate and research assistant at the University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy
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Taylor L. Watterson
Taylor L. Watterson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago Retzky College of Pharmacy in the Department of Pharmacy Systems, Outcomes and Policy (Corresponding author)
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History of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals: 67 (2)
History of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals
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1 Jul 2026
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Grace Fick, Tara Hensle, Henri R. Manasse Jr., Victoria Kulbokas, Sodam Kim, Johnson Osei, Taylor L. Watterson
History of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals Jul 2026, 67 (2) 240-274; DOI: 10.3368/hopp.67.2.240

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Grace Fick, Tara Hensle, Henri R. Manasse Jr., Victoria Kulbokas, Sodam Kim, Johnson Osei, Taylor L. Watterson
History of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals Jul 2026, 67 (2) 240-274; DOI: 10.3368/hopp.67.2.240
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    • Abstract
    • Introduction
    • Data Collection and Analysis
    • Setting the Stage: Entering the 1950s
    • Pre–Medicare and Medicaid Era (1950 to 1965)
    • Post–Medicare and Medicaid Era (post 1965)
    • Summary of Pharmacy Access Shifts (1950–2000)
    • Key Factors Behind the Shift
    • Discussion
    • Looking Forward: Addressing Pharmacy Deserts and Public Health Implications
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