NC MedAssist

07/28/2025

The OTC Free Store will be closed on Friday, August 1 and will reopen on Monday, August 4.

07/23/2025

In recognition of World Skin Health Day, NC MedAssist is offering FREE skin care products like sunscreen, face wash, acne treatment, and more at the OTC Free Store.

On Friday, July 25 and Monday, July 28, stop by the NC MedAssist OTC Free Store from 10:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. to pick up free skin care essentials while supplies last.

💙 Want to help others protect their skin, too? Host an OTC Drive and help us keep these vital products on the shelves. Learn more at medassist.org/otc-donations

07/21/2025

Join us Thursday, August 7th, 2025 at Bountiful Blessings and Mt. Zion Church in Gastonia, NC for a Free Over-the-Counter Medicine Giveaway in collaboration with the pantry giveaway. This is a drive thru event.
💕 Brought to you by Atrium Health

The OTC Free Store will be closed for inventory from Monday, June 23 through Friday, July 4. The pharmacy and administration offices will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 7. WHO WE ARENC MedAssist is the only statewide non-profit pharmacy in....

07/18/2025

New items available at our OTC Free Store!

Through a new partnership with Diaper Bank of North Carolina, we are excited to now offer adult incontinence products, including:

• adult pull-ups,
• bladder control pads
• mattress underpads

We're grateful for the opportunity to expand access to these essential necessities and support the dignity, health, and quality of life of those living with incontinence.

Learn more at medassist.org/otc-free-store.

07/08/2025

Join us Friday, July 25th, 2025 at J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Blvd in Lenoir, NC for a Free Over-the-Counter Medicine Giveaway and Community Event.
Free health screenings, valuable community resources, additional giveaways and much more! This is one event you don’t want to miss!
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07/08/2025

We're thrilled to welcome two new members to the NC MedAssist Board of Directors: Natalie Galdos and Ryan Smith, CPA!

Natalie and Ryan bring an abundance of knowledge, enthusiasm, and commitment to our mission to dispense hope across North Carolina. We look forward to seeing how their leadership will guide our organization through its next chapter.

Join us in welcoming them aboard!

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day!

NC MedAssistNC MedAssist administration offices, pharmacy, and OTC Free Store will be closed today. We will reopen Monday, July 7.

07/03/2025

We’re proud to share that Triangle North Healthcare Foundation has awarded NC MedAssist a generous $50,000 grant in support of our Free Pharmacy and Mobile Free Pharmacy programs.

This vital investment will help us reach individuals and families in Vance, Warren, Franklin & Granville counties, improving access to critical prescription and OTC medicine.

We’re grateful to TNHF for their commitment to encouraging, supporting, and investing in programs that measurably improve health in the region. Together, we are advancing medication access for North Carolina’s most vulnerable populations.

07/01/2025

We’re excited to welcome back the Atrium Health Women's Care Drive to Thrive Mobile Medicine Unit to NC MedAssist tomorrow!

While our OTC Store will be closed that day for inventory, the mobile unit will be on-site and ready to serve adolescent and adult women ages 13 and older with a range of free and confidential services.

When: Wednesday, July 2 | 9:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.
Where: 4428 Taggart Creek Drive, Charlotte, NC

Available services include:
- Women’s wellness exams
- Breast exams
- Pap smears
- STI testing and treatment
- Pregnancy testing
- Birth control and family planning counseling
- Health education and community resources

Other info:
- Patients over 13 years old, with or without insurance, are welcome.
- Walk-ins welcome, but appointments recommended. Please call 704-468-0137 to schedule an appointment.
- Bilingual staff are available for Spanish-speaking patients.

***Financial assistance applications are available. Receive a 100% discount if your income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. Those with incomes above 300% of poverty, but at or below 400% of poverty, will qualify for a partial discount.

For more information, including a calendar of dates & locations, visit https://atriumhealth.org/community/health/accesstocare/mobile-medicine-units/womens-care-mobile

06/23/2025

We’re incredibly grateful to receive $20,000 in support from Bank of America to help advance our mission to dispense hope across North Carolina.

This funding provides critical general operating support, helping us deliver free prescription and over-the-counter medications to those who need them most.

Thank you, Bank of America, for standing with us in addressing health equity gaps among North Carolina’s most vulnerable populations.

06/17/2025

Join our team! Help power our OTC program and make a difference in the lives of thousands across North Carolina. You'll play a vital role in our mission to provide essential medication to those in need.

Learn more and apply at MedAssist.org/careers