Rx Partnership thrives as it reaches the $50 million mark
7 March 2011
Rx Partnership (RxP) recently reached the milestone of facilitating the flow of more than $50 million in free medications from pharmaceutical partners to 20 affiliate free clinics and community health centers throughout Virginia. At the same time, RxP also reached over 35,500 patients by providing more than 245,000 prescriptions. These are impressive milestones for an organization that was created in 2004, with the help of the Medical Society of Virginia Foundation (MSVF), to increase access to free prescription medications for Virginia’s eligible uninsured.
“We are thrilled to see that so many at-risk Virginians have been provided with necessary medications, thanks to the work of Rx Partnership,” said
Beth Bortz, MSVF executive director. “It is an excellent resource for so many uninsured patients in need of medication to assist with their treatments or conditions.”
As the number of uninsured patients grows, RxP continues to look for ways to increase access to bulk medications for free clinics in Virginia. RxP solicits free medications in bulk from pharmaceutical companies and arranges for their distribution to free clinics and community health centers. RxP’s pharmaceutical manufacturing partners are GlaxoSmithKline, Merck and Company, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Abbott, Alcon and Sanofi-aventis U.S.
In order to try to make sure that as many patients as possible have access to the medicines they need, RxP constantly seeks new pharmaceutical partners. The organization receives financial support from the Virginia General Assembly and private funds from foundations, corporations and affiliate fees. MSVF continues to serve as a lead funding partner.
"Rx Partnership is extremely appreciative of the vision and continuing support shown by MSVF and other contributors that have made this achievement possible,” said
Amy Yarcich, RxP executive director. “Improving access to free medication has been a critical support to maintain and improve the health of more than 35,000 uninsured Virginians.”
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