Faith Community Pharmacy

The Faith Community Pharmacy is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization created to provide free prescription medication to residents of Diocese of Covington who have no prescription insurance or the financial means to cover the expensive costs of medicines. Most prescription medications are donated by area physicians and drug manufactures. There are some medications that must be purchased, such as insulin and generic medications, due to refrigeration needs or the expense thereof.

 

The Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy approved the creation of the first charitable pharmacy to serve the poor in the Northern Kentucky area, but made the stipulation that no money could be exchanged for prescriptions dispensed from the Faith Community Pharmacy. Therefore, the pharmacy must strictly rely on private and business donations, foundation grants, and fundraisers.

 

Costs are kept to a minimum by using volunteers, both individuals and those referred from various organizations, and students from the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. The pharmacy has 50 active volunteers who sort, inventory, fill, and dispense prescriptions to approved clients. These volunteers also assist with answering the phones and other clerical work as needed. The University of Cincinnati's College of Pharmacy has approved the Faith Community Pharmacy as an experiential site, which gives UC Pharmacy students an opportunity during externship to gain professional experience.