Good Shepherd Pharmacy

03/13/2026

Prescription costs are a leading driver of rising prescription costs. What if we could lower them simply by rescuing what would otherwise be wasted? RemediChain does that, and we ran some numbers to show how beneficial it could be 👇.

https://goodshephealthinstitute.org/medication-rescue-economic-impact/

03/07/2026

What kind of meds do we rescue through RemediChain? The inventory varies as new meds come in and others are matched with patients in need, but here's a snapshot of what our partner nonprofit took in last year 🔗 https://goodshephealthinstitute.org/medication-rescue-inventory-insights/.

Medication rescue is ideal for both reducing medication waste and supporting patients in need. Here's what's in RemediChain's inventory.

02/27/2026

Prescription donation and reuse (we like to call it Medication Rescue) is both safe and legal. But there's no federal framework to govern it. State laws can vary, but RemediChain tracks them all – and 2025 was a big year! Several states made legal changes that ultimately improve accessibility for patients. Learn more on our blog.

https://goodshephealthinstitute.org/prescription-reuse-laws-2025/

02/03/2026

Your prescription transfer shouldn't take DAYS.

Our data show alarming inefficiencies in the pharmacy transfer process. Read the full study at the link below.

🔗 https://goodshephealthinstitute.org/time-wasted-and-implications-for-patient-care-a-retrospective-analysis-of-prescription-telephone-transfer-encounters/

01/21/2026

Prescription rescue is life-saving, but legally complex! With no federal framework, we must navigate a patchwork of state-by-state laws to safely deliver donated medication. Learn how RemediChain manages these legal challenges every day to ensure safe access for patients in need. 👇

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Prescription donation is tightly regulated to protect patient safety, and the complex laws vary by state. But RemediChain knows them all.

01/19/2026

Good Shepherd will be closed Today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will resume normal business hours Tuesday, Jan. 20.

01/15/2026

Good Shepherd will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will resume normal business hours Tuesday, Jan. 20.

01/12/2026

The three largest PBMs control 80% of U.S. prescriptions, creating a broken system rife with hidden fees, rebate schemes, and conflicts of interest.

But patients, providers, and payers can take action to improve pharmacy care.

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The pharmaceutical industry is at a crossroads, with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) playing a central role in driving up prescription drug costs.

01/09/2026

Pharmacy can be confusing, expensive, and often inaccessible.

At Good Shepherd Health Institute, we're not just complaining about the system; we're rethinking pharmacy by creating innovative, solutions-focused programs that put patients first.

🔗 https://goodshephealthinstitute.org/rethinking-pharmacy/

01/06/2026

Did you know more than $11 BILLION worth of medication is destroyed annually?

RemediChain, a program of Good Shepherd, is dedicated to stopping this waste and solving the financial and environmental issues of medication access. Here's how the nonprofit program safely and legally rescues unused medications to share with patients in need.

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Medication reclamation prevents throwing away good medicine, which could help someone in need. But how does it work? RemediChain knows.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from everyone at Good Shepherd! We’re closed today and Thursday, Jan. 1, and will reopen Friday, Jan. 2.

12/29/2025

Getting ready for the new year! Good Shepherd will be closed Thursday, Jan 1, and we’ll reopen Friday, Jan. 2.