Rx Partnership FAQ

What does RxP do?
RxP solicits free medications in bulk from pharmaceutical companies and arranges for their distribution directly to non-profit, licensed affiliate pharmacies which it credentials and monitors. These pharmacies are typically operated by free clinics and community health centers.

How does RxP assure that the free medications go to eligible patients?
To be credentialed, each affiliate must demonstrate that it utilizes a specific intake process to determine income eligibility of less than 200% of the federal poverty level. Periodic site reviews, annual reporting, and training sessions are conducted to confirm compliance.

What are the benefits of RxP?

• More patients have access to the medicines they need.
• Patients can fill their prescriptions immediately and avoid the 4-8 week wait that is common in the Patient Assistance Programs.
• Virginia can be a leader in a novel partnership with pharmaceutical companies and clinics serving eligible uninsured patients.
• All RxP Partners will be able to garner public recognition for their important role in providing critically needed medication to Virginia’s seniors and uninsured.

Who is involved?

• Commonwealth of Virginia
• Virginia Joint Commission on Health Care
• Medical Society of Virginia Foundation
• Virginia Health Care Foundation
• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• Bedford Community Health Foundation
• Bon Secours Richmond Health System
• Campbell-Hoffman Foundation
• Carilion Foundation
• Centra Health Foundation
• Eli Lilly and Company
• The Jenkins Foundation
• Mary Washington Hospital Foundation
• Medical Society of Virginia
• Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
• Riverside Health System Foundation
• Medication Assistance Board of Directors
• Sentara Health Foundation
• Sheltering Arms Fund of the Community Foundation
• Williamsburg Community Health Foundation

Which pharmaceutical companies are participating?

• GlaxoSmithKline
• Merck and Co.
• Novartis Pharmaceuticals
• Abbott
• Alcon

How is RxP funded?
RxP has been designed as a public-private partnership. As such, the Virginia General Assembly has designated funding through the Joint Commission on Health Care to support RxP operation. Additional private funds come from foundations, corporations, trade associations, and affiliate fees.