Business Details
16 Years
experience
Free Prescription Medications in Columbus, OH
Charitable Pharmacy was founded in 2010 to address critical healthcare needs in Franklin County, Ohio. As the region's only charitable pharmacy, we provide life-saving prescription medications and comprehensive health services at no cost to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured residents. Our team of experienced pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and community partners has delivered over 1 million prescriptions while maintaining rigorous standards of medication management and patient care. We combine clinical expertise with compassionate service, offering personalized medication monitoring, health screenings, and community resource referrals.Our commitment to equitable healthcare access has been demonstrated through 12,000+ annual patient visits and $10 million+ in dispensed medications. We maintain transparent operations through annual reporting and continuous program improvements guided by patient outcomes. Our leadership includes board-certified pharmacists and healthcare administrators with decades of combined experience in community health and pharmaceutical services.
Services
Prescription Medications
Medication Management
Health Screenings
Patient Counseling
Community Referrals
Prescription Dispensing
Health Education
Medication Monitoring
Intake Appointments
Social Program Assistance
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We are the only free pharmacy serving Franklin County residents
- Our team includes board-certified pharmacists with community health expertise
- We provide comprehensive medication management with health screenings
- Our partnerships enable personalized community resource referrals
- We maintain transparent operations through annual public reporting
What people say
Saved my life
Managing health conditions
Care about you
Healthier community
No cost burden
Services
Prescription Medications
We provide free prescription medications to qualifying Franklin County residents. Our formulary includes essential treatments for chronic conditions, with medication monitoring and dosage guidance from licensed pharmacists. Patients receive ongoing support through monthly refill appointments and health status assessments.
Medication Management
Our pharmacists conduct comprehensive medication reviews and personalized counseling sessions. This service includes drug interaction checks, adherence support, and coordination with prescribers to optimize treatment outcomes for patients with complex medication regimens.
Health Screenings
We offer blood pressure monitoring, glucose testing, and other preventive health screenings during pharmacy visits. These services help track treatment effectiveness and identify potential health risks through regular patient assessments conducted by healthcare professionals.
Community Referrals
Our patient services team connects individuals with local social services including food assistance, housing programs, and healthcare coverage options. This holistic approach addresses socioeconomic factors affecting patients' health and medication access.
Health Education
We provide disease state education and medication administration training during pharmacy visits. Our educational programs cover chronic condition management, proper medication storage, and health literacy topics to empower patients in their care.
People
R. Taylor Reed
Executive Director
Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from Ohio Northern University with residency training at University of Iowa and Osterhaus Pharmacy. Brings extensive community pharmacy experience and strategic leadership to our operations.
Rev. Cyndy Garn
Board President
Spiritual leader with deep community connections serving as Board President. Provides guidance on community engagement and faith-based partnerships to enhance patient support services.
Phil Moots
Board Vice President
Retired attorney offering legal expertise and governance leadership. Ensures organizational compliance and ethical operations through his board service and community advocacy.
Questions
What are the eligibility requirements for services?
Patients must reside in Franklin County, have income at or below 300% of federal poverty level, and demonstrate financial hardship in affording medications or copays.
How do I schedule my first appointment?
Use our online system to book a telephone intake appointment. If no slots are available, check back daily as new openings occur two weeks in advance.
What services do you offer besides medication dispensing?
We provide medication monitoring, health screenings, patient education, community resource referrals, and prescription management consultations with licensed pharmacists.
How are donations utilized?
Donations directly support medication procurement, pharmacy operations, and expanded clinical services that help us serve over 1,600 patients annually with $10 million+ in dispensed medications.
Can healthcare providers refer patients to your pharmacy?
Yes, we partner with medical professionals who can schedule appointments online for qualifying patients and electronically transmit prescriptions for efficient medication fulfillment.
