NC Medassist

NC MedAssist is a nonprofit pharmacy program providing access to lifesaving prescription medications, patient support, advocacy and related services to poor, vulnerable, and uninsured North Carolina residents. Within the pharmacy program, the manufactures are pulling the donated name brand drugs from their free assistance programs. MedAssist must then pay for the generic alternative. Therefore, our costs are increasing dramatically.The Mobile Free Pharmacy (MFP) Medicine program receives donated OTC medicine from Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Over $5.5 Million in average retail cost of OTC medicine went out to low-income families this year. Studies show that for every $1 in value of OTC medicine spent, there is a $6 savings in health care costs prevented. The Senior Care program is a pharmacy resource for adults 65 and over or Medicare eligible disabled adults. If Medicare part D prescription benefits run out during the year, seniors can utilize the program to learn about other medicine options from our pharmacist who is an expert in Medicare policies.The Transitional Jobs Program (TJP) was created in 2018 with the mission to hire and train individuals who have had barriers to employment through matters such as personal circumstances, family issues, or incarceration.NC MedAssist hires these associates as paid temporary employees as they develop job skills and build their resumes.Thus, giving them a better chance to break throug those barriers and find employment when they complete the 120-day Program