How to Donate Prescription Drugs to Help Those in Need - AARP

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FAQs about How to Donate Prescription Drugs to Help Those in Need - AARP Coupon?

Why should I donate to AARP?

Make your contribution today! AARP works tirelessly to help people age 50 and over improve the quality of their lives, but right now millions of older Americans are facing unaffordable health care choices, sky-rocketing prescription drug costs, and greater than ever risk to their financial security. ...

Did AARP negotiate prescription drugs?

President Biden issued a statement on Nov. 2, five days after the pressure from AARP, that Medicare negotiation of prescription drugs was back in the bill. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the measure on Nov. 15. ...

How do I donate to AARP Foundation?

More than 37 million seniors are already living in poverty or just one life event away from slipping into it. Your voluntary donation to AARP Foundation, AARP's charitable affiliate, is a gift of hope for seniors who may feel forgotten and without options. Go to www.aarp.org/foundation. Click Donate from the top toolbar. Complete the Donation Form. ...

How does AARP work?

AARP has waged a two-front advocacy campaign to get both the federal government and the states to pass legislation to crack down on high prescription drug prices. They have seen a tremendous amount of activity and bills passed in state legislatures all across the country — in red states, blue states, and purple states, according to Sweeney. ...

How do I donate medicine?

If you wish to donate medicine, contact SIRUM, an organization specializing in assisting with drug donations and national drug donation laws, or please check with a local pharmacy, prescriber or contact your state Board of Pharmacy for more information. Unused medication worth billions of dollars up in the trash every year. ...

How do I donate a drug if it's unopened?

If you have a medication that’s unexpired and unopened that you want to donate, try contacting your state’s Board of Pharmacy. They can tell you if a drug repository exists in your state that accepts donations from individual people. Your local pharmacist may also be able to tell you this information. ...