PCMA is monitoring the very active hurricane season and our thoughts are with everyone affected by these storms. We hope you find the following information and links helpful.
Currently, uninsured residents of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia may utilize the federally managed program and request a free 30-day supply of certain prescription medications – at any EPAP-participating pharmacy – which can be renewed every 30 days while the EPAP is active. The program also pays for replacements of some types of durable medical equipment and supplies such as canes; crutches; walkers; wheelchairs; blood sugar meters; and blood sugar test strips for diabetics. Vaccinations provided by retail pharmacies also may be covered under EPAP.
- Healthcare Ready is continuing to update the RxOpen map daily to show pharmacy status in South Carolina and North Carolina.
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Emergency Prescription Refills
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- As of October 5, the Administration for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has activated the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) for North Carolina and Tennessee. More information on this program can be found here.
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Florida
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- In Florida, during a state of emergency, emergency prescription refills are allowed.
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Georgia
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- The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, activated the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) for Georgia starting October 10, 2024 to aid uninsured residents in affected zip codes by replacing prescription medicines and certain medical equipment lost or damaged due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Following Hurricane Helene, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for Georgia and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra issued a public health emergency declaration to aid the state in responding to Hurricane Helene. EPAP activation is part of the federal support available after disasters. Uninsured Georgia residents affected by the recent hurricane can call the EPAP hotline, 855-793-7470 (TTY 1-800-876-1089), or visit the EPAP website to check their eligibility, determine if their medications or medical equipment are covered, or locate a participating pharmacy.
- The Georgia Board of Pharmacy released a statement reminding pharmacy licensees that they can provide refills of certain medications for up to 30 days due to Governor Kemp’s emergency declaration.
- The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, activated the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) for Georgia starting October 10, 2024 to aid uninsured residents in affected zip codes by replacing prescription medicines and certain medical equipment lost or damaged due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Following Hurricane Helene, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for Georgia and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra issued a public health emergency declaration to aid the state in responding to Hurricane Helene. EPAP activation is part of the federal support available after disasters. Uninsured Georgia residents affected by the recent hurricane can call the EPAP hotline, 855-793-7470 (TTY 1-800-876-1089), or visit the EPAP website to check their eligibility, determine if their medications or medical equipment are covered, or locate a participating pharmacy.
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South Carolina
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- In South Carolina, during a state of emergency, emergency prescription refills are allowed. Additionally, out-of-state pharmacists may dispense prescription medications in affected counties during the time a state of emergency exists.
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Tennessee
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- Under Executive Order (EO) No. 105, during a state of emergency, pharmacists are allowed to dispense a 30-day supply of a prescription drug without proper authorization to affected individuals of Hurricane Helene.
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