TAKING ON THE OPIOID OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC IN NEW JERSEY

Around one fourth of the United States population does not have adequate health literacy.
Health literacy is defined as the ability to obtain, read, understand, and apply healthcare
information

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

Healthy People 2030 Leveraging Healthy People to Advance Health Equity Health equity is the attainment of the highest level of health for all people. “Eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and attain health literacy to improve the health and well-being of all.”

Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant

Using Public Health Detailing to Increase Access and Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines and Reinvest in Disproportionately Impacted NYC Communities Go…

Federal/state grants are not the only gateways to funding. There are close to 750 “community foundations” nationwide which are public charities dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area.

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

The pharmacy industry sees at least five changes

Just as banks have helped seniors bridge the digital divide and leverage online banking to better manage their money, healthcare organizations need to help older adults leverage digital technology to better manage their health.

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Patients taking opioid dosages at or above 50 MME/day are twice as likely to overdose compared to those taking 20 MME/day, and the risk further increases as the MME/day increases.

NABP Associate Executive Director Josh Bolin on DSCSA compliance prior to FDA moving compliance deadline.

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

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

Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant