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NC MedAssist

NC MedAssist is a statewide nonprofit pharmacy providing prescription medicine to uninsured, low-income residents at no cost. FOOD OR MEDICINE??

Through our Free Pharmacy Program, OTC Free Store, and Mobile Free Pharmacy events, we are dispensing hope across NC. That is the stark choice that faces more and more members of our own community. As costs of prescription drugs continue to rise and the numbers of uninsured reach all time highs, providing a no cost source for life-saving prescription drugs becomes critical. NC MedAssist exists to provide free medications to the uninsured by qualifying patients for patient assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies and dispensing them directly to patients. Over the past 12 years, NC MedAssist has dispensed over $30 million in free prescription medicines to over 15,000 low-income residents. In Mecklenburg County, NC MedAssist serves as a Community Pharmacy dispensing free prescription medication to our neighbors who are uninsured. Residents of the county can qualify for our services if they are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. At our two locations in Charlotte, we do not have doctors on staff so you must have a prescription slip written by a doctor to apply. If you believe that you may be eligible for help with your prescription medication, please call us at 704-536-1790. We can screen you on the phone to let you know how we may be able to assist you. We also serve as the Central Fill Pharmacy for North Carolina's Free Clinics. Patients access our services through the physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners that serve these clinics across the state.

10/13/2026

Last week, our distinguished panel of healthcare, philanthropic, and government leaders brought expertise, passion, and candid perspectives to a timely discussion about the policy decisions shaping healthcare access in North Carolina.

From the implications of federal HR1 provisions and Medicaid work requirements to the financial pressures facing rural hospitals and the challenges of advancing healthcare policy amid changing political leadership, our panelists explored the real-world impact of decisions that affect healthcare for everyone.

The discussion didn't shy away from the difficult realities. Policy changes can create uncertainty, deepen existing disparities, and leave even experienced leaders feeling discouraged. But amid those challenges, one message remained clear: hope remains, and progress is possible.

We'd like to extend a special thanks to our presenting sponsor, AmeriHealth, for making this conversation possible. Building a more equitable healthcare system requires informed dialogue, collaboration, and a continued commitment to finding common ground, even when the path forward is complicated.

Finally, thank you to our panelists, sponsors, and everyone who joined us for an important conversation about the future of healthcare access in North Carolina.

Presenting Sponsor: AmeriHealth
Panel Sponsors: Atrium Health | Blue Cross NC | Carolina Complete Health
Reception Sponsor: BatteryXchange, Inc.
Use Your Voice Sponsors: Duke Health | Vaya Partners | Grace Federal Solutions, LLC | Johnson & Johnson | NC State Grange | UNC Health | Merck

Panelists: Melanie Bush | Laura Gerald, MD, MPH | David Pope, DrPH, JD, MHA | Rep. Heather H. Rhyne, RPh | Mike Waldrum

Moderator: Emily Roland, MPH

10/06/2026

Changes in healthcare affect all of us. And the policies shaping it deserve the perspectives of many.

Join NC MedAssist tomorrow at The Friday Center, UNC Chapel Hill, and hear from a diverse panel of leaders with intimate insight into the issues around healthcare access in North Carolina. You'll have the opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, and shape the discussion of how policy is impacting patients across our state.

Haven’t registered yet? Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged. We hope you’ll join us and add your voice to the Conversation.

Learn more and save your seat at www.medassist.org/theconversation

A special thank-you to our Use Your Voice Sponsors for helping make this discussion possible: Duke Health, Vaya Health, Grace Federal Solutions,LLC, Johnson & Johnson, NC Grange, UNC Health, and Merck.

10/02/2026

the Conversation doesn't end when the panelists leave the stage.

Join NC MedAssist on October 7 for the Conversation | Policy to Patients: Reshaping NC Healthcare Access and hear from diverse perspectives on how federal and state policy decisions are reshaping healthcare access across North Carolina.

Then, continue the conversation over drinks and hors d'oeuvres while making meaningful connections with panelists, healthcare leaders, policy influencers, and fellow forward-thinking professionals.

Register for the panel discussion and add a reception ticket here: https://medassist.org/theconversation/

09/24/2026

Meet the mind guiding the conversation.

the Conversation: Policy to Patients: Reshaping NC Healthcare Access brings together leaders from across North Carolina to examine the policies, challenges and opportunities shaping healthcare access across our state.

Facilitating that discussion will be Emily Roland, MPH, who will help connect perspectives, ask the questions that matter, and keep the conversation focused on what these issues mean for North Carolinians.

Get to know Emily, explore the full lineup of panelists, and save your seat for October 7 at UNC Chapel Hill as we engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the future of healthcare access in North Carolina: www.medassist.org/theconversation

Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged. Reserve your seat today

09/22/2026

Another successful Community Health & Wellness Day in the books!

Last Thursday, we brought together volunteers and community partners for a day focused on health, wellness and access to essential resources.

Together, we:

• Distributed 577 bags of free over-the-counter medications
• Connected 444 participants with groceries and fresh produce
• Provided 76 health screenings and vaccinations
• Distributed 94 incontinence care packages
• Put 158 units of Narcan into the community

None of this happens alone. We’re grateful to the organizations that joined us to help make these resources available:

Novant Health
Walgreens
Diaper Bank of NC - Greater Charlotte
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
Nourish Up
Hearts and Hands Food Pantry
Rx Ace Charlotte
Stolen Lunches
Women, Infants, and Children Program
BLKWell Health

Thank you to every partner, volunteer and community member who helped make the day possible. Together, we’re making it easier for North Carolinians to access the medications, food, health resources and support they need.

09/17/2026

Meet the voices shaping the conversation.

We're excited to introduce the panelists joining NC MedAssist for the Conversation: Policy to Patients: Reshaping NC Healthcare Access.

From Medicaid and rural healthcare to philanthropy and public service, this diverse group of leaders will bring perspectives on the policies and decisions shaping healthcare access across North Carolina.

Read their bios and reserve your seat for October 7 at UNC Chapel Hill.

Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/eCUgvvE7

09/16/2026

Join us tomorrow for another Community Health & Wellness Day!

Together with our trusted partners, we'll be providing free health services, over-the-counter medicine, food giveaways and more to the community.

Learn more, register for services, and order OTC medicine before the forms close tonight at 11:59PM! www.medassist.org/community

Walk-ins are welcome, and pre-made bags of medicine will also be available!

09/08/2026

We’re grateful to AmeriHealth Caritas for serving as the Presenting Sponsor of the Conversation and for supporting meaningful discussions about the issues impacting healthcare in North Carolina.

Join us on October 7 at UNC Chapel Hill as we bring together leaders and changemakers to explore the challenges, opportunities, and ideas shaping the future of healthcare across our state.

We’re excited to introduce our panelists and moderator in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned!

If you haven’t already, register today to save your seat: https://bit.ly/theconversation-ncma

09/04/2026

NC MedAssist offices and pharmacy will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

09/03/2026

Yesterday, we officially revealed NC MedAssist’s FY27–29 Strategic Focus — marking a new chapter for our organization and our mission.

As the needs of North Carolinians continue to grow and evolve, our Strategic Focus gives us a clear path forward: one grounded in greater focus, intention, and a commitment to building an even stronger future for the people and communities we serve.

It was meaningful to share this moment with longtime friends and partners, as well as new supporters joining us in the work ahead. A special thank you to our Board Chair, Jay Vora, PharmD, MBA Vora, for hosting this morning’s gathering, and to board members Laura Magennis, DNP, RN, RNC-OB, NPD-BC and Ryan Smith, CPA for joining us and helping us charge forward into this next chapter.

We’re grateful for everyone helping us move this mission forward. Together, we’re ready to turn this vision into action and continue dispensing hope across North Carolina.

Address

4428 Taggart Creek Road, Ste 101
Charlotte, NC
28208

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17045361790

Website

http://www.medassist.org/

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