Across the country, growing demand for 24-hour pharmacies is leading many retailers to offer expanded hours and more convenient clinical services. But because of an outdated military prescription drug system, many veterans are unable to share in this round-the-clock access to care. It's time to change this system and allow our nation's heroes to get their medications as easily as anyone else.
Compared to their civilian counterparts, veterans often face a greater need for prescription medications as a result of their service. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, two-thirds of all veterans who use the Veterans Health Administration have at least one chronic health condition. Veterans also have an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes — conditions that often require long-term maintenance medications.
