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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7/24/2007 |
Contact: Seandra Sims 302-573-3731 ssims@uwde.org |
UNITED WAY OF DELAWARE PARTNERS WITH FAMILYWIZE TO OFFER PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS
Residents who have Internet access can also print a discount card by visiting UWD’s website at www.uwde.org. The site also lists participating pharmacies and drug prices. Discount cards can also be obtained by calling United Way at 302-573-3700.
Most pharmacies in Delaware accept FamilyWize prescription drug discount cards. The cards have no usage or age limits, income requirements or registration forms, and can be used immediately to reduce the cost of medicine for anyone who does not have prescription drug coverage.
The cards are being distributed free of charge, courtesy of UWD. The program is part of an in-kind donation by Membership Services Corporation of Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and its partners. Printing of the prescription cards was donated by Independent Graphics of Pittston, Pennsylvania.
"More than 105,000 Delawareans have insufficient or no prescription drug coverage," said Drew Langloh, president of United Way of Delaware. "Healthcare costs are one of the top concerns for people in our community, and the FamilyWize discount prescription drug cards will help families who otherwise could not afford much needed prescription drugs," he added.
"Membership Services Corporation and its industry partners are very excited to partner with United Way to get the FamilyWize card into the hands of families who most need the help," said Dan Barnes, president of Membership Services Corporation. "The FamilyWize community service partnership is committed to reducing the cost of medicine for children, families and individuals with no prescription drug coverage by $100 million nationwide in five years. These cards can reduce prescription drug costs by an average of 20 percent or more. Working with reputable organizations like United Way is one of the best ways to reach people who really need to save money on prescription drugs," Barnes said.
Additional information about this program is available by contacting United Way of Delaware at 302-573-3700 or www.uwde.org
ABOUT UNITED WAY OF DELAWARE
United Way of Delaware’s mission is to maximize the community's resources to improve the quality of life for all Delawareans. Through its Community Impact Fund, United Way invests in quality programs addressing Delaware's wide range of critical needs, including resources for children, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
ABOUT MEMBERSHIP SERVICES CORPORATION
Membership Services Corporation of Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania has specialized for more than 15 years in affinity marketing and strategic sourcing to deliver quality benefits, reliable services and measurable savings. For more information visit www.membershipservicescorp.com.
ABOUT INDEPENDENT GRAPHICS
Independent Graphics, Inc. of Pittston, Pennsylvania is a printing company who prides itself on delivering its customers economical marketing and direct mail solutions that work, on time, every time.