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NC MedAssist
NC MedAssist is the only statewide nonprofit pharmacy in North Carolina, working as a stabilizing force in the healthcare ecosystem by removing barriers to medication access before they become medical crises. By providing free prescription and over-the-counter medications, patient support, and community outreach, NC MedAssist helps individuals manage chronic conditions, stay healthier, and avoid preventable emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
Through strong partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, public agencies, and local leaders, NC MedAssist connects individuals to medications, education, and resources that support long-term health and stability. These collaborative efforts help address social and economic barriers to care, strengthen care coordination, and expand access to essential health resources across communities.
By improving medication access, NC MedAssist helps:
- Prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency department visits
- Reduce uncompensated healthcare costs
- Improve chronic disease management and health outcomes
- Strengthen workforce stability and family well-being
- Build healthier, more resilient communities across North Carolina
NC MedAssist Programs Include:
Free Pharmacy Program
Provides free prescription medications to uninsured North Carolina residents with household incomes at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. This program helps ensure cost is not a barrier to essential medicinal treatment and supports long-term health management for individuals.
Mobile Free Pharmacy
Brings free over-the-counter medications directly to communities across North Carolina through large-scale distribution events and community partnerships. Families receive pain relievers, cold and allergy medicine, vitamins, and other essential health products at no cost. This program is open to all North Carolina residents 18+ years of age.
OTC Free Store
Located in Charlotte, the OTC Free Store provides free over-the-counter medications, vitamins, medical equipment, adult incontinence products, naloxone, nicotine replacement therapy, and more. Individuals can register to shop every 30 days. This program is open to all North Carolina residents, regardless of income or insurance status.
Partner With NC MedAssist
NC MedAssist collaborates with healthcare providers, nonprofits, government agencies, employers, and community organizations to expand access to medication and improve health outcomes. Partners can:
- Refer patients and clients to services
- Engage in Mobile Free Pharmacy events
- Collaborate on outreach and education efforts
- Support community health initiatives
- Invest in sustainable healthcare solutions
Together, partners help expand access to care, improve health outcomes, and strengthen communities across North Carolina.
Learn more about partnering with NC MedAssist at www.medassist.org
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