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Good Pill will provide direct access to hundreds of life-saving medications and save families $150+/month on healthcare cost
NAFC Infographics & Reports
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5 states broaden reimbursement for pharmacists
The five most recent states to expand the scope of reimbursement for pharmacists are Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, Virginia and Wyoming
Cost of cancer treatment can impact health of survivors
An opportunity for charitable pharmacies to collaborate with oncology practices for non-oncology medications during and after treatment.
Hunger in America
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.
New Charitable Pharmacy Impacts Community
‘Unbelievably good price’: KC-area pharmacy dispenses bargain medicine — and hope Go to article
APhA lauds FDA’s delay of the Nov ’23 “Track & Trace”
FDA approves 1 Year delay of Track & Trace requirements
Health Equity vs Health Disparity
An opportunity for charitable pharmacies to collaborate with oncology practices for non-oncology medications during and after treatment.
How does cost affect access to healthcare?
Uninsured adults and those in worse health continue to report higher rates of not getting care due to costs
Charitable Pharmacies: What They Are and How They Help People Access Medications
How is a charitable pharmacy different from other types of pharmacies?
The Goldilocks Dilemma for Medication Access
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.
Potential Funding Opportunities in Your State
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.
Digital Divide: Patient & Provider Perspective
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
First of its Kind Charitable Pharmacy Opens in Branson, MO
Branson MO: My Neighbor’s Charitable Pharmacy (NCP) will open its doors at 1232 Branson Hills Parkway February of 2023
Health Equity in Healthy People 2030
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.”