Fixing the pharmacy desert with David Blair

As rural and underserved communities lose access to local pharmacies, millions are left without a vital link in the healthcare chain.

By David Saltzman | April 25, 2025 at 11:41 AM

In this episode of ShiftShapers, host David A. Saltzman sits down with David Blair, founder and CEO of LucyRx, to explore a growing crisis in American healthcare: pharmacy deserts. As rural and underserved communities lose access to local pharmacies, millions are left without a vital link in the healthcare chain. David unpacks the economic and systemic challenges driving pharmacy closures and shares how LucyRx is stepping in to reshape the future of pharmacy care.

From the SPARK program to the push for federal regulation, David outlines what it takes to restore pharmacy access, reduce costs, and deliver more integrated care. This conversation also highlights the importance of aligning pharmacy locations with care providers—a proven strategy for improving outcomes and affordability.

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