NC MedAssist

08/30/2025

The NC MedAssist Pharmacy, Free OTC Store, and administration offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.

08/29/2025

In 2024, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated there were 80,391 drug overdose deaths in the United States. Overdose deaths from opioids – mainly fentanyl – account for almost 68 per cent of all overdose fatalities.

Today, we join others around the world in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31)—a time to remember those we’ve lost, support those struggling with addiction, and raise awareness for prevention.

At NC MedAssist, bridging the gap to medication access is at the heart of our mission. That’s why we provide naloxone — an over-the-counter nasal spray that can reverse overdose — at no cost to residents of North Carolina. This product is available in our Free OTC Store and at Mobile Free Pharmacy events across North Carolina.

Overdose does not discriminate, and prevention is possible. Call, email, or stop by to learn more about obtaining free naloxone.

Contact us:
otc@medassist.org
704.350.3587

OTC Free Store Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10:00AM — 12:30PM | 1:30PM — 3:30PM

08/25/2025

Behind every prescription is a neighbor who can live healthier thanks to access to medications. Thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Burke County, 333 North Carolinians are able to rest easier knowing they don’t have to choose between their medication and their basic needs.

We’re incredibly grateful for the support of the Foundation of Burke County and their investment in our mission to dispense hope across North Carolina.

Read more about this valued partnership and its impact on Burke County patients at www.medassist.org/news

08/23/2025

It’s a beautiful day for a block party!

Today we’re participating in the Pitt County Family Block Party in Greenville providing free OTC medicine from 9AM - 2PM!

!! No registration or appointment required !!

Simply stop by to take home FREE OTC medicine, including cough/cold/allergy relief, children’s medicine, vitamins and more!

📍403 Government Cir., Greenville, NC 27834

08/22/2025

Policy shifts are reshaping North Carolina’s healthcare landscape, leaving access to care uncertain for many low-income residents.

Join us this fall for 'the Conversation: Bracing for Change — The Future of Healthcare Access in NC' as we explore how those changes affect patients and providers, and how leaders from diverse sectors are working to make sure vulnerable populations do not fall through the cracks.

Stay tuned as we announce our panel of speakers in the weeks ahead.

Learn more and register at medassist.org/theconversation

08/20/2025

Health insurance premiums in NC could rise by as much as 36% next year. For some, that may mean insurance becoming unaffordable and causing them to lose coverage altogether.

NC MedAssist is here to help fill the gap. Uninsured North Carolinians with an income below 300% of the federal poverty level can enroll in our Free Pharmacy Program to receive their prescription medication at no cost.

What's more: ANY North Carolina resident, regardless of income or insurance status, can take advantage of our Free OTC Store and Mobile Free Pharmacy events to help alleviate the cost of everyday over-the-counter healthcare.

At NC MedAssist, we envision a North Carolina in which no one has to choose between affording their medication or their basic needs, like food, housing, or transportation.

When rising costs put medication access out of reach, we're here to make sure no one is left behind.

The sunsetting of ACA tax credits and rate hike requests from health insurers could produce sticker shock and lead to fewer insured in NC.

08/13/2025

Our Chief Program Officer, Nicole Stanfield, MHA, and Director of the Mobile Free Pharmacy Program, Lisa Szabo, attended the Mobile Health Leadership Summit in Greensboro, where they met Dr. Mandy Cohen — former NC Secretary of Health and Human Services and 20th Director of the CDC.

A true champion for expanding health access in North Carolina, Dr. Cohen continues to inspire our team and the work we do every day. We’re thrilled Nicole and Lisa had the chance to connect with her! 💙

08/12/2025

We're looking forward to a trip to Boone as we participate in the Care Caravan Resource Fair on August 23! Join us and several other impactful organizations to learn about free services and valuable resources available in your area!

08/04/2025

The NC MedAssist OTC Free Store, Pharmacy, and Administration Offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 5. We will reopen on Wednesday, August 6.

07/31/2025

Update (8/18/25): Our website is still temporarily offline as we continue working with our security partners to fully resolve the issue and ensure a safe, stable return.

In the meantime, NC MedAssist remains fully operational and committed to serving our community.

We appreciate your patience and support. We’ll share another update once the site is securely back online.

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We’re currently experiencing a website outage due to a recent WordPress theme vulnerability affecting sites nationwide. While we work urgently with our web developer, host and security partners to resolve the issue, we want to reassure you that NC MedAssist is still fully operational and here for those who need us.

For information about our programs, please reach out to us directly: info@medassist.org | 866-331-1348

Looking to place an order for an upcoming Mobile Free Pharmacy event? View all events with an active preorder form here: secure.medassist.org

Interested in volunteering?
Sign up here: volunteer.medassist.org

We appreciate your patience and understanding. We'll share updates as soon as possible.

07/30/2025

Introducing the FY2026 NC MedAssist Board of Directors Executive Committee!

We're incredibly fortunate to have these leaders guiding our mission to expand medication access across North Carolina:

• Laura Magennis, DNP, RN-BC (Chair)
• Jay Vora, PharmD, MBA (Vice Chair)
• Jeremy M. Jacobs, CPA (Treasurer)
• Cole Wilson (Secretary)
• Todd Wells (Immediate Past Board Chair)

Their commitment and expertise will help strengthen our statewide impact for the thousands of North Carolinians who rely on NC MedAssist for free prescription and over-the-counter medications.

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