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One in four Americans say they struggle to afford their prescription medications. The establishment of this Charitable Pharmacy in Milford will allow patients who live east of Cincinnati better access to care.

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

The pharmacy industry sees at least five changes

The term digital divide is defined as the differences
of economic and social inequality in both access and usage of ICTs. 2, 3 Some population groups that are
affected by the digital divide include uninsured, at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), lack
of internet access, etc

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

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

Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant

How is a charitable pharmacy different from other types of pharmacies?

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

We estimate that if the PHE expires in April 2023, 18.0 million people will lose Medicaid coverage in the following…

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

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

The five most recent states to expand the scope of reimbursement for pharmacists are Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, Virginia and Wyoming

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

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.”