NC MedAssist

11/26/2025

NC MedAssist will be closed on November 27 & 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Monday, December 1.

11/24/2025

Attention, OTC Free Store shoppers! Please note a few important holiday closing dates and new store hours in 2026!

In observance of the upcoming holidays, there are several dates the store will be closed:

- Friday, November 28
- Wednesday, December 24
- Friday, December 26
- Friday, January 2
- Monday, January 5

In an effort to improve processes and efficiency in our store operations, and to better support our Mobile Free Pharmacy and Western North Carolina relief programs, we will be transitioning to new store hours in 2026.

** Starting Tuesday, January 6 the OTC Free Store will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9AM - 12:30PM and 1PM - 4PM. **

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we move to our new schedule.

Questions? Call 704.350.3587 or email us at otc@medassist.org

11/20/2025

Did you know North Carolina has the second largest rural population in the US?

Rural communities face some of the biggest barriers to medication access — long drives, limited pharmacy options, and fewer local resources.

On National Rural Health Day, we’re honoring our rural neighbors by continuing to meet them where they are.

Last year:
• 22% of our Free Pharmacy patients came from rural counties
• We dispensed 21,000+ prescriptions to them ($7.6M in value)
• Half of our Mobile Free Pharmacy events served rural communities

While we’ve made progress, many rural residents still face obstacles to getting the medications they need. Together, we can keep working to ensure no one has to go without their medication simply because of where they live.

11/18/2025

We're proud to be part of the North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign! Your pledge powers our mission to expand medication access for residents facing financial barriers to the medication they need. Learn more & give: ncsecc.org

SECC Code: 7030

11/14/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day, a reminder of the importance of awareness, prevention, and access to the medications people need to manage their blood sugar.

Last year, NC MedAssist helped 3,577 uninsured, low-income Free Pharmacy patients fill 22,038 prescriptions to manage diabetes.

Every prescription we provide represents someone facing barriers to medication access who can receive the medication they need — someone who can now focus on living their life without worrying if they'll be able to afford their medicine.

Our programs are only possible through the generosity of sponsors, donors, and volunteers. Learn more about how you can support our mission to expand access to life-saving medication at www.medassist.org

11/12/2025

Join us tonight in Chapel Hill! Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are more than welcome!

We're looking forward to this engaging discussion on the future of healthcare access in North Carolina. Don't miss it!

Learn more and register at www.medassist.org/theconversation

11/10/2025

As NC lawmakers debate funding for Medicaid and other health programs, decisions made this session could reshape access to care statewide, especially in rural and low-income communities.

Join us on November 12 in Chapel Hill for the Conversation, Bracing for Change: The Future of Healthcare Access in NC. Our live panel of experts from healthcare, government, philanthropy, and safety‑net organizations will discuss how evolving policies are affecting patients, providers, and communities across the state.

Reserve your seat now: www.medassist.org/theconversation

Stein, a Democrat, has maintained that the Republican-led legislature needs to approve additional funding to reverse the cuts to providers.

11/07/2025

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making The Conversation possible. Your support helps us bring important health and community discussions to life by connecting people and ideas in a meaningful way.

Haven't reserved your seat? Don't miss this engaging discussion on how policy changes are shaping healthcare access in NC.

Register now: www.medassist.org/theconversation

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11/07/2025

The team at NC MedAssist would like to extend a special thank you to Hertford County High School for their invaluable assistance in setting up and preparing for today's event. We appreciate your support. ❤️

Good luck at tonight’s game! 🏈

11/07/2025

10/29/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Ciara Zachary (MPH, PhD) as the moderator for The Conversation – Bracing for Change: The Future of Healthcare Access in NC.

Dr. Zachary brings deep expertise in health policy research and advocacy, with a career dedicated to expanding access to affordable, high-quality care for underserved communities. Her work spans statewide policy initiatives — including Medicaid Transformation, Medicaid Expansion, and the Affordable Care Act — as well as program evaluation that advances health equity.

Join Dr. Zachary and a diverse panel of voices for an engaging forum on this critical topic impacting thousands across North Carolina.

November 12 | The Friday Conference Center | Chapel Hill, NC
Save your seat today! www.medassist.org/theconversation

10/23/2025

We’re excited to welcome a new voice to the Conversation: Bracing for Change - The Future of Healthcare Access in NC in North Carolina.

Debra Farrington, North Carolina’s Deputy Secretary of Health, will join our panel for this important discussion on how policy changes are shaping health and access to care across the state.

If you haven’t already, be sure to save your seat for this engaging and informative event on November 12 in Chapel Hill. Learn more and register at medassist.org/theconversation.