NC MedAssist

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.

This weekend, our team was proud to volunteer at the North Carolina Missions of Mercy Dental Clinic in Salisbury!From co...
03/10/2026

This weekend, our team was proud to volunteer at the North Carolina Missions of Mercy Dental Clinic in Salisbury!

From connecting people with NC MedAssist programs to distributing free over-the-counter medicine, it was a great day serving the community alongside so many dedicated volunteers.

We’re grateful to support efforts that bring vital health services directly to those who need them most.

Thank you to Novant Health, Atrium Health, and Blue Cross NC for their generous support of the 2026 NC MedAssist Executi...
03/05/2026

Thank you to Novant Health, Atrium Health, and Blue Cross NC for their generous support of the 2026 NC MedAssist Executive Luncheon.

The longstanding partnership of Novant Health and Atrium Health extends well beyond this annual event. Through volunteerism, Mobile Free Pharmacy event sponsorship, and collaboration that brings essential health services directly into under-resourced communities, their support strengthens our ability to extend our impact to those who need it most.

Our growing partnership with Blue Cross NC has also been invaluable. Their investment in our mission has helped advance our programs and fostered important community conversations through events like this one.

Because of partners like these, thousands of vulnerable neighbors across North Carolina can access the medications they need without the burden of cost — leading to healthier individuals and stronger communities.

Join us on March 24 for the 2026 NC MedAssist Executive Luncheon. Together, we can bridge gaps, inspire hope, and ignite action to expand medication access for thousands across North Carolina.

Register today at medassist.org/executiveluncheon

We’re excited to welcome back the Atrium Health Women's Care Mobile Unit to the NC MedAssist OTC Free Store!To align wit...
02/25/2026

We’re excited to welcome back the Atrium Health Women's Care Mobile Unit to the NC MedAssist OTC Free Store!

To align with our new store operating hours, the mobile unit will be on-site every fourth Thursday of the month. Atrium's Drive to Thrive is ready provides adolescent and adult women ages 13 and older with a range of free and confidential services.

WHERE: 4428 Taggart Creek Road, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC

WHEN: Thursday, February 26 | 9AM - 3:30PM

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 resourc
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 many people living on a fixed income, the rising cost of medications can create real stress.After heart surgery and ...
02/23/2026

For many people living on a fixed income, the rising cost of medications can create real stress.

After heart surgery and while managing multiple chronic conditions, Pierre found that prescription costs were becoming harder to manage. Through NC MedAssist, he was able to access the medications he needs without the financial strain.

Stories like Pierre’s highlight how access to medication supports health, stability, and peace of mind.

Read his story: https://bit.ly/4aCYFs8

In partnership with Prevent Blindness NC, we’re excited to bring FREE retinal eye screenings to the NC MedAssist OTC Fre...
02/11/2026

In partnership with Prevent Blindness NC, we’re excited to bring FREE retinal eye screenings to the NC MedAssist OTC Free Store on Thursday, February 19 from 9AM to 12:30PM.

This screening helps detect eye conditions early — often before symptoms appear — so you can take steps to protect your vision.

No insurance is required!

Register in advance at medassist.org/otc-free-store

Join us today from 9am - 2pm at the Mecklenburg County Mobile Free Pharmacy to pick up FREE OTC Medicine! This is a grea...
02/06/2026

Join us today from 9am - 2pm at the Mecklenburg County Mobile Free Pharmacy to pick up FREE OTC Medicine! This is a great opportunity to stock up on essentials like cold/flu, pain, and allergy medicine, children’s medicine, vitamins, digestive aids, and more!

Our wonderful sponsor is also here with their Community Care Cruiser to provide free health screenings!

Uninsured and struggling to afford prescription medication? You can learn more about enrolling in our Free Pharmacy Program while picking up your free OTC medicine. This event can also help connect participants to local resources and safety net organizations for those in need.

📍Greater Bethel AME Church
5261 Ruth Drive
Charlotte, NC 28215

dispensinghope

We’re incredibly grateful to the sponsors who helped make this year’s Executive Luncheon possible. Their partnership fue...
02/05/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to the sponsors who helped make this year’s Executive Luncheon possible. Their partnership fuels our mission and ensures we can continue providing life-saving medications to North Carolinians in need. Because of their support, more patients can access the care they deserve without the burden of cost.

Thank you for standing with us and for investing in healthier communities across our state: Novant Health | Pfizer | Atrium Health | Blue Cross NC | Carolina Complete Health | Cencora | Elevation Church | North Carolina Healthcare Association | Live Events Media Group, Inc

All across North Carolina, people are faced with the choice between purchasing the medicine that ensures their health or their basic needs. Together, we can change that.

Join us March 24 at the NC MedAssist Executive Luncheon as we share our impact and invite you to be a part of our mission. Learn more and register at www.medassist.org/executiveluncheon

NC MedAssist will open at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3.
02/02/2026

NC MedAssist will open at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3.

Please join us in welcoming Matt Wolf to the NC MedAssist Board of Directors! Matt has been a passionate advocate, suppo...
02/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Matt Wolf to the NC MedAssist Board of Directors!

Matt has been a passionate advocate, supporter, and volunteer with NC MedAssist — including serving as Chair of the 2025 Executive Luncheon Committee and again as a member of this year’s committee. He also serves as Vice Chair of the NC MedAssist Development Committee, where he works in an advisory capacity to support and strengthen the organization’s fundraising efforts.

He brings deep healthcare experience built on a foundation in pharmacy and a strong business background across the healthcare industry. He currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer at CareTria, where he leads the commercial organization across sales, account management, marketing, and corporate strategy, partnering closely with pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers to deliver value and drive growth.

We’re excited to have Matt’s leadership and insight on our board as we advance our mission to expand medication access across North Carolina!

The NC MedAssist pharmacy and administrative offices will be closed Monday, February 2.We are closely monitoring conditi...
02/01/2026

The NC MedAssist pharmacy and administrative offices will be closed Monday, February 2.

We are closely monitoring conditions that may impact medication shipments. If weather conditions affect shipping routes or delivery timelines, we may delay shipping certain medications to ensure they arrive safely and remain effective.

We will continue to share updates if conditions result in additional closures/delayed openings or shipping delays impacting medication delivery.

From new partnerships expanding reach and opportunities, to convening thought-leaders on how policy shapes healthcare in...
01/30/2026

From new partnerships expanding reach and opportunities, to convening thought-leaders on how policy shapes healthcare in North Carolina, the second quarter of FY26 was full of progress, momentum, and impact.

🔵 23,091 prescriptions dispensed through our Free Pharmacy Program, representing more than $10.1 million in average wholesale value and serving 1,001 newly enrolled patients.

🔵 10,913 individuals and families served through Mobile Free Pharmacy events across 15 counties, including our first-ever event in Hertford County, where 1,003 residents received free over-the-counter medicine.

🔵 Renewed Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina, supported by a $100,000 gift from Carolina Complete Health Complete Health and in-kind donations from Direct Rel

🔵A $250,000 funding commitment from Blue Cross NC, helping advance statewide medication access and expand the reach of the Mobile Free Pharmacy to additional communities.

Read the full update here: https://bit.ly/3LHbUjr

Hope in action! We're so grateful to be able to resume deliveries of medication care packages to partner sites in Wester...
01/29/2026

Hope in action!

We're so grateful to be able to resume deliveries of medication care packages to partner sites in Western North Carolina who are helping provide relief and comfort to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

All of this is possible through the funding support from Carolina Complete Health and medication donations from Direct Relief. Thank you for standing with us to make a difference in Western NC!

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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

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+17045361790

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