The Charitable Pharmacy's primary mission is to be a "bridge" pharmacy – to increase access to prescription medications for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals who experience gaps in their insurance coverage and/or challenges in accessing medications through other programs.

Charitable Pharmacy: Partners

What is the Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio, Inc.? Its primary purpose is to increase access to affordable prescription drugs for low income, uninsured and underinsured individuals. The pharmacy will also provide counseling and education to ensure that clients take medications properly and are aware of clinics and programs that can help them access continuing medical care. Why do we need a Charitable Pharmacy in our community? Between 2004 and 2008 the number of adults in Franklin County who do not have access to needed prescription drugs increased by 40%. (Source: 2008 Ohio Family Health Survey) What types of resources are needed by the Charitable Pharmacy to operate? The resources needed by the pharmacy include donations that will be used to procure medicines, samples from doctor's offices and pharmaceutical companies, and volunteers, both clinical and hospitality-focused. Who is Eligible? Franklin County Residents Income less than 200% of Federal Poverty Level Uninsured, or cannot afford prescription co-pays Refer a Client Agency Referral Instructions Eligibility guidelines Voucher, with listing of items client must bring to pharmacy Eligibility Determination Form Sample Referral Letter 1. Under ‘Who is Eligible?’ please remove ‘More expenses than income’ 2. Under ‘Refer a Client’ – Add the voucher & eligibility worksheet I wanted removed from Client Resources above; Rename the ‘Online Referral Letter’ as ‘Agency Referral Instructions’ and put at the top of the list; and add Sample Referral Letter (attached).