www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/11/03/peste-18-000-de-sibie

A study reveals that over 18,000 residents in 13 communes of Sibiu County lack access to pharmacies, impacting mainly the elderly population. Many must travel over ten kilometers to obtain medications, posing challenges for those with mobility issues. The communes without pharmacies include Târnava, Hoghilag, and Valea Viilor, with significant elderly populations. Additionally, two communes have only pharmaceutical offices, not full pharmacies. The situation highlights disparities in access to pharmaceutical services, not only in rural areas but also in urban settings like Sibiu, where some services are limited. Nationally, 486 communes lack pharmacies, affecting over 850,000 people.