Most pharmacies in NYC and surrounding counties are independent, while major chains dominate the Capital Region
Percent of each county's pharmacies that are a CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, or other chain.
Map showing counties in New York by percent of their pharmacies belonging to major chains. NYC counties have fewer than 20% of pharmacies belonging to chains, while counties lining the coast upstate have more than 45% belonging to chains.