North Star Health is moving forward with plans to open three new community pharmacies at its health center locations in Londonderry, Springfield, and Charlestown, NH. Construction will begin this summer, with all three pharmacies expected to have a Grand Opening in 2026.
This expansion comes at a time when many local pharmacies are closing their doors, leaving residents in rural and underserved areas with fewer options for filling prescriptions and accessing essential medication support.
North Star Health is stepping in to fill that growing void by offering convenient, affordable, and patient-centered pharmacy care within their health centers. The pharmacies will include some discount prescriptions for patients and home delivery to help ensure that cost and transportation are not barriers to care.
What sets these pharmacies apart is their full integration into North Star Health’s system. Pharmacists will work closely with North Star’s medical, dental, and behavioral health teams, providing patients with a seamless, coordinated experience. This level of collaboration strengthens continuity of care, reduces errors, and helps patients better manage chronic conditions.
“We’re seeing more and more communities lose access to pharmacies, and that loss creates real consequences for people’s health,” said Joshua Dufresne, MBA, CEO of North Star Health. “We want everyone to have a trusted pharmacy nearby, with a friendly, knowledgeable Pharmacist who knows them and is connected to the rest of their care. That’s exactly what we’re building.”
One goal is to reimagine how pharmacy care can work in connection with primary care—especially in rural regions where gaps in the health system are most pronounced.
The addition of these three pharmacies is directly aligned with North Star’s mission to connect with and care for the community so everyone may enjoy health and wellness.
This project will thrive with community support. If you would like to donate to North Star Health Pharmacy Project, please donate here or send a donation to
North Star Health
Attn: Charitable Gifts
100 River Street
Springfield, VT 05616
