BioScrip Pharmacy and the Recycled AIDS Medicine Program (RAMP) will launch their partnership to collect HIV medications, which will be distributed overseas to developing countries. The community is invited to the opening event on Friday, November 21st from 6-7pm at 2262 Market Street. Refreshments will be served.
For many years RAMP’s collection sites in the Castro District of San Francisco and in the greater Bay Area provide HIV medications for established organizations overseas that work with doctors who prescribe medicines for individual patients.
In some instances the collected medicines are provided to patients on a temporary basis until they are eligible to receive government assistance. In other instances, in collaboration with other groups, RAMP may be the only source of medications where government assistance is not available.
All medications are provided free of charge. Individuals may be asked by their organization to pay a nominal fee, but no individual is denied access if they are unable to pay. RAMP does not prescribe medications for specific patients or decide who will receive treatment.
“RAMP extends its sincerest thanks to BioScrip Pharmacy, our newest site to collect unused HIV medicines. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the community for supporting RAMP throughout the years. These medications save lives!” said RAMP President, Homer Hobi.
BioScrip Pharmacy accepts HIV medication donations for RAMP on weekdays from 9am till 7pm. For additional drop off locations, visit RAMP’s website at www.rampusa.org.
