Prescription Assistance

The cards are available to help people with no prescription coverage lower the cost of their medicine. People with health insurance can also use the cards to lower the cost of medicine not covered by their medical insurance.

Most pharmacies in the United States accept these prescription drug discount cards, including all our local pharmacies. They have no usage or age limits, income requirements or registration forms, and can be used immediately.

Where They Are Available

People with Internet access can print a card by visiting the website at www.FamilyWize.com as well as look up drug prices and the list of participating pharmacies. Discount cards also can be obtained from American Red Cross 245 Main St.; Coshocton Co. Health Dept. 724 S. 7th St.; Coshocton Senior Center 201 Browns Lane; Family & Children First 724 S. 7th St.; Kno Ho Co 120 N. 4th St.; Hopewell School 23720 Airport Rd.; Rainbow Child Care 1160 Cassingham Hollow; Salvation Army 219 N. 4th St.; or by calling the United Way of Coshocton County at 622-4567.

Success

Since their introduction in April of 2007, these Prescription Drug Discount Cards have saved residents of Coshocton County over $4,000.

Additional Info

The FamilyWize prescription drug discount cards are being distributed free of charge by United Way of Coshocton Co. , and more than 450 other United Way agencies and Alliance Partners in Americas Promise in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, as part of in-kind donation by Membership Services Corporation, located in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and its industry partners. Printing for two million prescription cards was donated by another Pennsylvania company, Independent Graphics of Pittston, Pennsylvania and shipping is being donated by Fedex Express.

"Membership Services Corporation and its industry partners are very excited to partner with participating United Way agencies to get the FamilyWize card into the hands of families who most need the help," said Dan Barnes, President of Membership Services Corporation. "The FamilyWize community service partnership is committed to reducing the cost of medicine for children, families and individuals with no prescription drug coverage by $100 million in five years. These cards can reduce prescription drug costs by an average of 20 percent or more. Working with reputable and established charities like local United Way agencies Americas Promise is one of the best way to reach the people who really need to save money on prescription drugs."