The State Pharmacy Board in Maine has met to discuss ongoing issues of pharmacy closures and changes in hours. Pharmacies must notify the Board if they change their hours from what is posted on their schedules, with the Board able to take action if unexpected changes happen four or more times in a month. The reports to the Board indicated staffing problems as the cause of the closures. The pharmacy chain has responded to the Board that they have expanded recruitment efforts to help meet the increased demand for COVID vaccinations, testing and other pharmacy services.
December 15, 2021
