Minority Communities and “Pharmacy Deserts”: The Rising Crisis
For policymakers weighing legislation, the facts are clear: pharmacy closures are triggering a rising crisis in minority neighborhoods—creating “pharmacy deserts” that limit access to lifesaving medications and essential healthcare services for Black, Latino, and other underserved populations.
Why local pharmacies matter
Pharmacies—whether independent, retail chains, or those operated by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—are foundational to healthcare access in communities everywhere.
How Big Pharma Legislation Threatens Your Access to Affordable Medicine
Major pharmaceutical legislation—like new laws passed in Arkansas—are rapidly reshaping access to affordable medication across America. These recent policy shifts, pushed by Big Pharma and seen in 2025, target Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) by prohibiting them from owning or operating pharmacies, leading to significant real-world consequences for working families, minority communities, and rural residents.
Save My Pharmacy Coalition Launches to Defend Access and Lower Drug Costs in Minority, Rural, and Veteran Communities
We are building a nationwide coalition of patients, pharmacists, and advocates ready to fight for common-sense policies. Together, we can stop Big Pharma from shrinking our pharmacy options and driving up drug costs.
Because healthcare access shouldn’t depend on your zip code, the color of your skin, or the profit motives of a billion-dollar company.