Why medication reclamation? Nationwide, more than $11 billion worth of medication is destroyed each year, and 20% of filled prescriptions end up being thrown away. This happens while 32 million Americans report that they can’t afford their medication. According to the...
Few philanthropic endeavors are regulated as tightly as prescription donation – or, as we call it, Medication Rescue®. Although these laws are necessary to protect patient safety, they are complex. There is no federal framework, meaning the issue is handled...
Co-authors: Michell Zulu, PharmD; Kelli Brignac Key Takeaways: The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCNC) RemediChain Pilot Program demonstrated substantial growth in the number and value of reclaimed and redistributed medications. This increase highlights...
