Student-Run Free Clinics ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - University of ...

Medications
Funding free medications is critical
to caring for patients living in
poverty. Medications, however,
also constitute our major financial
expense. MEDiC strives to insure
our fiscal sustainability through
careful efforts to control
medication expenses. Through
partnerships with area
pharmacies, we are able to
purchase many medications in
bulk, and are able to cover other
prescription costs at reduced rates.
Finally, we use discount formulary
programs offered by some large
national retailers.
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Medication Sources
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Drug cabinet stock bottles
Drug cabinet samples *
Medic stamp Rx
Patient Paid
Dental drug cabinet
Salvation Army front office
drug cabinet
*Drug samples donated by Access Community Health Centers and volunteer physicians.
MEDiC does not accept donations from pharmaceutical or medical device companies.
I have really enjoyed my experience this past year serving as Drug and Supplies Coordinator. It has
provided me with the opportunity to work together with students from all health care professions to serve
the underserved in the Madison area. This past year I also had the opportunity to be a part of the
Communications Committee. I believe that this committee will help to establish interprofessional teamwork
that will lead to positive outcomes for our patients. Words can't express the value of these experiences, and I
look forward to staying involved with MEDiC for many years to come.
Kristina Bennwitz, Drug and Supplies Coordinator
UW School of Pharmacy Class of 2014
Most Commonly Prescribed Medications
ibuprofen
acetaminophen
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
trazadone
lisinopril
naproxen
citalopram
loratidine
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