OCTOBER 2021 | QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER |
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Rx Partnership Program Update |
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Phase II of AMP Insulin Pilot Program
Rx Partnership is excited to announce the launch of Phase II: Mail Delivery of our Insulin Pilot Program! In October 2020, RxP implemented a phased insulin program that provides access to seven different insulin medications for Access to Medication Program (AMP) clinic partners without pharmacies. This program expansion is significant because affordable access to insulin to treat diabetes continues to be a huge issue and a barrier to care for many clinics and their patients.
RxP's Insulin Program saw the price of a single insulin vial/pen range from $50 to over $140 with an average cost per insulin vial/pen of $84.25. These prices are extremely cost-prohibitive as patients often need multiple vials/pens and multiple categories of diabetes medications to control their diabetes . In fact, 22% of program patients are on more than one type of insulin! In addition to the seven different insulins provided, RxP also offers two strengths of Trulicity, a non-insulin drug that helps lower blood sugar.
This program has provided 171 insulin prescriptions to 74 unduplicated patients since October 2020!
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PHASE I- DIRECT PICKUP
October 2020
Phase I is an insulin pickup model with three participating clinics. Participating clinics pickup the insulin directly from our partner central-fill pharmacy, Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic in Fredericksburg, as frequently as weekly.
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PHASE II- MAIL DELIVERY
October 2021
Phase II ships insulin directly to participating clinics. Olde Towne Medical and Dental Clinic in Williamsburg is the first Phase II participant and received their first prescriptions in October 2021. Ledwith-Lewis Free Clinic in Tappahannock and Chesapeake Care Clinic will be the next clinic participants starting later this year. Further expansion to additional clinics will take place upon program, data, and budget review.
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According to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), more than 1 out of 3 adults in Virginian adults have prediabetes, 1 out of every 11 Virginians has diabetes, and medical costs for those with diabetes are twice as high as for people without diabetes. This means that affordable access to medication to treat diabetes will become more and more critical into the future.
Questions or would you like to support this program?
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Don't Wait Any Longer to Treat Yourself with RxP!
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Purchase a Self-Care Box for You or a Friend Today
Our carefully curated Treat Yourself with Rx Partnership self-care wellness boxes remind us to take a minute to reset, rejuvenate, and reinvest in our own well-being. Not only can you provide a pick-me-up you can also help support medication access for Virginians in need!
Hurry! Remaining supplies are limited!
To view the benefits of the items and to purchase these self-care boxes for friends, family, and colleagues, please click here.
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Thank you to those who have supported this initiative, join them by purchasing boxes for someone who could use some self-care today! |
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- Susan Ferraro with Mel Leaman Free Clinic
- Shari Landry with the Culpeper Wellness Foundation
- Allison Brody
- Katelyn Brophy
- Kerri Musselman
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- Arelene Yarcich
- Amy Yarcich
- Joseph Saylor
- Jessica Ramirez
- Hope Kestle
- Kathy David
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Questions or would you like to purchase boxes?
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Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Credits are Available! |
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The purpose of the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) is to encourage businesses, trusts and individuals to make donations to approved 501(c) (3) organizations for the benefit of low-income persons. In return for their contributions, businesses, trusts and individuals will receive a tax credit for 50% of their donation that may be applied against their state income tax liability.
NAP credits offer RxP an opportunity to give back to our donors in the form of tax credits. Unlike a tax deduction, a tax credit reduces a donor’s tax bill dollar-for-dollar. For example, under these guidelines a $2,000 gift would generate $1,000 in tax credits to go directly towards the donor’s Virginia state taxes.
RxP has a limited number of NAP credits to give to donors that make a qualifying donation. For additional details, please click here.
Questions or would you like to make a NAP credit qualifying donation?
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Time is Running Out - Make Your Gift Go Further! |
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Donate Now & Increase Your Donation to RxP by 10%
The tournament sponsors will increase your gift by 10%! But hurry, this generous offer only applies if you make a gift by October 24th!
Questions? Please contact Katy Latimer for more information.
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Thank You to Our Supporters
We Cannot Do Our Work Without YOU!
Your support has a huge impact on the people we serve. People that, without our programs or the services of our safety-net free clinic partners, would otherwise not receive their critical medications.
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DONATIONS & GRANTS
RECEIVED IN THE LAST QUARTER (JULY - SEPTEMBER 2021)
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Individuals
- Denise Kostbar
- Amy Yarcich
- Paul Wesolowski
- Anonymous
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Corporations & Foundations
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Thank you for helping us ensure that every Virginian has access to the medications they need to live healthy lives! |
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day- October 23, 2021
The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths by properly disposing of unused and expired medications. To find an event near you, click here.
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Here are the key reasons to get a flu shot -- now
Experts worry that we could be heading into a big flu season, especially if enough Americans do not get their annual flu shot. Read More.
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VDH Launches QR Codes to Verify COVID-19 Vax Status
The Virginia Department of Health announced the launch of QR codes, that can be scanned using a smartphone, which will then verify your COVID-19 vaccination status. QR codes contain the same information as paper records, but in a format that offers greater security and efficiency. The QR code is digitally signed by VDH so it can't be altered or forged. To get your unique QR code, click here.
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Did you know?
For every $1 donated to Rx Partnership – $24 in medication value
is provided to a patient in need.
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