Lorain County General Health District
The Drug Repository was created to provide access to unused prescription medication.* Medication is donated by nursing homes and long-term care facilities. For safety reasons, donated medication must have been under the control of a healthcare facility. 
* Prescription medications do not include insulin products, medications requiring refrigeration, or controlled substances (narcotics).
Eligibility
  • Lorain County residents who have no or limited medication insurance coverage.

Cost for Medication (includes re-distribution, shipping, and handling fees)

  • $10.00 for one (1) prescription
  • $20.00 for two (2) or more prescriptions
Any subsidies for purposes of funding this program are subject to availability of grant funding.
Payment for Medication
  1. Check or Mail Money Order to: Buderer Fisher Drug Company, 633 Hancock Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870
  2. Call to use debit/credit card:(419) 627-2800

How to Receive Assistance from the Drug Repository

  • Healthcare provider and/or participant complete the prescription assistance screening tool and fax cover sheet.  For guidelines on completing the prescription assistance screening tool, click here.
  • Referral for medication must be faxed from the healthcare provider (healthcare agency/physician's office).
  • Healthcare provider faxes all necessary forms to the Drug Repository and Lorain County General Health District (See fax cover sheet).
  • Participant must provide payment before medication is mailed.
  • Participant will receive medication within 3 to 5 days after payment is received.

Payment may be made by debit/credit card, check or money order to Buderer Fisher Drug Company, 633 Hancock Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870. Phone: (419) 627-2800  

How to Obtain Refills

  • If refills are available for your prescription, call the Drug Repository when one (1) week of medication is left.
  • If refills are not available for your prescription, call your healthcare provider to request new orders.

 

Guidelines for Completing Prescription Assistance Screening Tool

1.    Demographics

a.         Name of participant who needs prescription assistance services.  (If participant is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must sign the form)
b.         Provide a complete address including city, state, and zip code.  Participant must be a Lorain County resident.
c.         Provide an active phone number and an alternate phone number where the participant can be contacted by the healthcare provider, pharmacy, and/or Lorain County General Health District.
2.    Provide participant’s yearly income and number of persons living in the household.
3.    Check the box of the agency that referred participant to the Drug Repository.
4.    Enter the name of the referring agency source, including contact name and phone number.
5.    Circle "Yes" or "No" to the type of prescription coverage participant currently has.  If "Yes" to any, provide explanation in the comments section.
6.    Circle "Yes" or "No" to the question "Is the participant able to obtain discount medication from a retail pharmacy?".
7.    Check the box that best fits reason for referral to the Drug Repository.
8.    Check the box(es) that best describe participant's plan for long-term healthcare and medication assistance.
9.    Enter name of healthcare provider or agency that is referring participant.
10.  Participant/Power of Attorney/Caregiver/Guardian must sign and date screening tool.