In St. Louis, GreaterHealth Pharmacy & Wellness is the Black-owned pharmacy addressing the issue of pharmacy deserts, using inspiration from Walgreens and Amazon. Free Delivery and Telehealth Services Dr. Marcus Howard founded GreaterHealth Pharmacy & Wellness, which provides various services, including free delivery of medications, over-the-counter products, and fresh produce. The hybrid model mimics Amazon’s delivery efficiency and Walgreens’ pharmacy services. Additionally, the pharmacy offers telehealth services, such as medication education, health screenings, and coordination with other healthcare providers. This approach ensures that residents receive timely and convenient care from their
Rite Aid will be banned from using AI-powered facial recognition technology for five years as it disproportionately impacts people of color. The US pharmacy chain deployed AI-based facial recognition technology from 2012 to 2020 to identify shoplifters. However, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint against the company. Rite Aid’s Facial Recognition Tech According to the FTC, Rite Aid has used facial recognition technology in hundreds of its retail pharmacy locations to identify patrons previously deemed likely to engage in shoplifting or other criminal behavior. The technology captured images of all
