Rx Advocates for Central Florida

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Rx Advocates for Central Florida, Inc. is a community-based organization founded for the purpose of providing medication assistance, education and referral services for uninsured, underinsured and indigent persons in Central Florida. The organization was founded by Ms. Johanne Lionel-Aleandre, a Licensed Pharmacist in Orlando who continues to see the need for medication assistance and supportive services among the above mentioned groups. The organization was founded to address the unmet need for prescription assistance and support services in the Central Florida Community. Rx Advocates for Central Florida Inc. will provide the following services and activities:

Medication Assistance

Rx Advocates for Central Florida is committed to addressing the needs of uninsured, underinsured and indigent persons who are unable to obtain much needed prescribable medications due to lack of or limited income. Our goal is to provide medication free of charge or at reduced cost for those who depend on these medications to maintain optimal health or in some cases to combat life threatening illnesses. The organization will provide medication and support services for those in need in the Tri-county area of Central Florida which includes Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties.

Education

Prescription drugs are rapidly becoming primary drugs of abuse in the United States. Because prescription drugs can be obtained legally, there are misconceptions of the abuse potential. Rx Advocates for Central Florida is committed to addressing the issue of prescription misuse and abuse particularly among the elderly and teens. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), approximately 12 percent of U.S. health expenditures are dedicated to prescription drugs. Approximately 30 percent of prescriptions are consumed by those over age 65. The elderly spend as much as $15 billion each year on prescriptions, which is four times the spending level of younger individuals. According to the NIH, while the greater use of prescription medications by the elderly is largely due to increased medical conditions with age, prescription drug misuse also occurs in this population. Prescription misuse includes overdose, under dose, use of prescriptions for reasons other than prescribed, and drug combinations that may poorly interact.

Rx Advocates for Central Florida, Inc. is committed to educating the public about the danger of prescription misuse and addiction. Our Education program will include providing seminars on topics such as medication management, medication interactions, and signs and symptoms of prescription addiction. The organization will also provide referrals for substance abuse treatment services.

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Referral Service

Rx Advocates for Central Florida Referral Services will include establishing relationships with other entities (government, non-profits and faith-based groups) to provide referral for individuals who are in need of other supportive services. Recognizing the multiple needs of low-income and underprivileged individuals, RX Advocates for Central Florida will provide referrals for individuals for food/clothing, transportation, medical services, housing, counseling and other supportive services. The organization will also collaborate with providers of clinical trials when applicable to refer qualified individuals.

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