TAKING ON THE OPIOID OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC IN NEW JERSEY

Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant

An opportunity for charitable pharmacies to collaborate with oncology practices for non-oncology medications during and after treatment.

Charitable Pharmacies of America organization member receives Health Equity grant

This study represents a rigorous, multi-state evaluation that highlights the impact of a charitable medication access program on hospital utilization for the medically under-served population.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! – Letters of Intent due 9/15/23

Patients taking opioid dosages at or above 50 MME/day are twice as likely to overdose compared to those taking 20 MME/day, and the risk further increases as the MME/day increases.

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Around one fourth of the United States population does not have adequate health literacy.
Health literacy is defined as the ability to obtain, read, understand, and apply healthcare
information

The term digital divide is defined as the differences
of economic and social inequality in both access and usage of ICTs. 2, 3 Some population groups that are
affected by the digital divide include uninsured, at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), lack
of internet access, etc

Uninsured adults and those in worse health continue to report higher rates of not getting care due to costs

Significant improvement in glycemic control among participants demonstrates the substantial impact that pharmacies partnered with charitable medication distributors such as the Dispensary of Hope can have on individuals with insulin-treated T2D

How Many People Might Lose Medicaid When States Unwind Continuous Enrollment?

Starting Sept. 25, Americans can again order free COVID-19 tests through the federal government.

In 2011, the opioid crisis reached astounding levels with over 21,000 deaths adding to the urgency of providing aid to those who most need it

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