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Pharmacies around the country are facing financial challenges because of reimbursements on some Medicare prescriptions that don't cover the cost of the drug.

The Albuquerque Health Equity council labeled District 6 a 'pharmacy desert.' City Councilor Nichole Rogers represents that district and spoke with New Mexico in Focus about the lack of pharmaceutical services available and possible solutions.

An overdose-reversing medication has become an important tool in preventing opioid deaths. But it’s not as available in Albuquerque as it is in other…