UNITED WAY OF TOMPKINS COUNTY (UWTC) - URGENT RX PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM | UNITED WAY OF TOMPKINS COUNTY (UWTC)

Administers the Urgent Rx Program. Uninsured patients are identified for vouchers for generic medicine from a formulary. Vouchers provided through: Cayuga Medical Center Emergency Department, Convenient Care Center, Cayugua Medical Center inpatient unit, Ithaca Free Clinic and REACH Clinic.Vouchers are for acute conditions and medications for no more than fourteen (14) days.If an individual DOES NOT receive an Urgent Rx voucher with his/her prescriptions at the time of discharge, he or she must contact the location which issued the prescriptions to verify that the medications are covered by Urgent Rx.Prescriptions can be filled ONLY in Tompkins County at specific pharmacies listed on the voucher.Medications for chronic conditions, e.g., diabetes, asthma, cancer, heart conditions, are not covered.NOTE TO CALL SPECIALISTS: If a caller needs help in obtaining medication for chronic conditions, refer him/her to the Community Health Advocates Program of the Human Services Coalition or to Needymeds.org or Rx Outreach.

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211 Tompkins Cortland

Physical Address

313 North Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850-5543

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;

Eligibility

No health insurance and only at specific Urgent Rx partner sites.

Service area

Tompkins County, New York

Agency info

UNITED WAY OF TOMPKINS COUNTY (UWTC)

Email Web Form: https://www.uwtc.org/uwtc-contact-us#no-back Fundraising organization providing funding for health and human service programs in Tompkins County to help residents strengthen their lives. Volunteer Center, accessible through the agency's website or at http://getconnected.uwtc.org/ connects individuals and groups seeking volunteer opportunities and organizations looking for volunteers.