The University of Southern California Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is launching a new community pharmacy in South Los Angeles, aiming to address the region’s limited access to prescription services.
The pharmacy, located at 3232 W. Slauson Ave., is the first of its kind in the area and was developed in partnership with T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers, according to a March 5 news release. The project is a response to South Los Angeles’ status as a pharmacy desert, with some neighborhoods having fewer than five pharmacies per 100,000 residents.
In addition to filling prescriptions and offering immunizations, the site features a community room for health education and outreach. It will also serve as a training hub for pharmacy students, blending academic instruction with real-world experience.
The pharmacy is set to open to customers this spring.
