Dixon-Gottschild’s revelation isn’t an anomaly: Independent pharmacies across the region have many longtime fans, and in recent years, they’ve seen an influx of newcomers. But even as customers rediscover the comfort of neighborhood pharmacies, many independent owners fear their places may not survive. Across Philadelphia’s independent pharmacies, the human touches show up every day, in ways big and small. Adding insult to the mess is that, when an independent pharmacy closes in Philadelphia, the impact isn’t evenly distributed across neighborhoods. Each gesture is a reminder of the human connection that will be lost should yet another independent pharmacy go under.