Inflation Reduction Act, Health Equity at Forefront of Federal Policy Action Amid Midterms

Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant

Uninsured adults and those in worse health continue to report higher rates of not getting care due to costs

How a ‘weighted lottery’ helped underserved patients get a scarce Covid drug

Good Pill will provide direct access to hundreds of life-saving medications and save families $150+/month on healthcare cost

Medication non-adherence has led to at least 100,000 preventable deaths each year and $100 billion annually in preventable healthcare costs in the United States

More than 34 million people in the United States were living in food insecure households in 2021, a decline from 38 million in 2020. The combination of the expanded child tax credit, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and private donations all contributed to reducing food insecurity during the pandemic. Still there is much more work to be done, with food costs spiking 11.4%, the largest annual increase since 1979, inflation factors could easily cause food insecurity to grow.

Starting Sept. 25, Americans can again order free COVID-19 tests through the federal government.

St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy offers article regarding impact of a charitable pharmacy on their community and patients

Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant

NOVA ScriptsCentral is excited to collaborate with the American Pharmacist Association to launch the “NOVA ScriptsCentral & American Pharmacist Association Safety-Net Health Equity Fellowship”.

‘Unbelievably good price’: KC-area pharmacy dispenses bargain medicine — and hope Go to article

Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant

An opportunity for charitable pharmacies to collaborate with oncology practices for non-oncology medications during and after treatment.

There are multiple factors that will impact an individual patient’s choice on how to go about getting their prescription medication. It can be overwhelming to navigate this complex issue.