BROOKINGS – Brookings Area United Way and FamilyWize announced recently that local Brookings County members have saved nearly $11,000 on prescription medications through the organizations’ partnership.
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BROOKINGS – Brookings Area United Way and FamilyWize announced recently that local Brookings County members have saved nearly $11,000 on prescription medications through the organizations’ partnership.
The results were revealed in their annual Health Impact Report, a compilation of data reflecting the health and financial support offered by United Way and FamilyWize in its joint community initiatives across the country.
In May, FamilyWize acknowledged Mental Health Awareness Month by joining the mental health community in their efforts to educate patients on the importance of treatment adherence. FamilyWize commits itself to increasing the public’s understanding surrounding mental illness and patients’ accessibility to affordable medications. One in six adult Americans are affected by mental health conditions, with 56 percent of adults with mental illness not receiving treatment.
Key community highlights from the Health Impact Report for Brookings County include:
• $4,495 savings on prescription mental health medications
• $10,727 total savings on all prescription medications
• 52 community members helped
“Rising prescription prices continue to be a major burden for individuals and families in our community, whether their medications are for mental health or another chronic illness. We consider ourselves advocates for individuals struggling with the high costs of mental illness,” said Heidi Gullickson, executive director of Brookings Area United Way. “Our partnership with FamilyWize enables us to address this issue by offering abundant resources to all community members seeking affordable healthcare. The impact we’re making is changing lives, and we look forward to supporting many more families in the years to come.”
FamilyWize is one of the longest running prescription savings programs in the country and is accepted at most pharmacies nationwide, covering all FDA-approved prescription medications.
Over 1,000 United Ways have collaborated with FamilyWize to help over 11 million Americans save more than $1 billion, with an average savings of 45 percent since the partnership began.
