COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Due to changes at the Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio, we will not be taking any new patients from June 28–July 16, 2021. If you are a new patient looking to qualify to get help with your medications, please check back the week of July 19 when the schedule re-opens.

Compassionate access to
prescription medication and care

A Local Solution to a National Crisis

At the Charitable Pharmacy, we provide medication, health screenings, health and wellness education, medication counseling, and social program referrals at no cost for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured Franklin County residents.

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PLEASE NOTE: The Charitable Pharmacy is NOT ABLE to accept donations of any medications or supplies from individuals. This includes all medications (pills, insulin, vitamins), wound supplies, diabetic supplies (syringes, lancets, meters), catheters, and ostomy supplies. Thank you!

Helping those in need through
education, guidance, and resources

Getting Help

At the Charitable Pharmacy, we provide access to medications for people facing challenging health care situations. At the first visit, we evaluate each individual through a one-on-one consultation to determine the best way to serve his or her needs. Then, at each subsequent visit, the patient sits down with a staff member who monitors their medication, provides health screenings and education, makes necessary referrals, and answers any questions.

The Charitable Pharmacy has a new curbside process. When you arrive, please pull into one of the numbered parking spaces and call the number on the sign. The pharmacy will bring your medicine out to your car. Please note: There may be a short wait when you arrive.

All new patients are being qualified over the phone. You may schedule your phone appointment at the link below to go through the intake process. You will receive a phone call at the scheduled appointment time. If possible, please schedule your appointment at least three business days before you run out of medicine, as the filling process during COVID takes a few days. For questions, call (614) 227-0301 between 9 am and 3 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

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I am a new Charitable Pharmacy patient

Welcome! You're on the right path to getting help with your health care concerns, including the filling of costly prescription medications. Simply follow these four steps to establish yourself as a new Charitable Pharmacy patient:

1. Determine your eligibility

2. Schedule an appointment

To qualify for assistance from the Charitable Pharmacy, you must:

be a current resident of Franklin County
have an annual household income less than:
Family size Income
One person $27,180
Two people $36,620
Three people $46,060
Four people $55,500
Each additional $9,440
meet one or more of these conditions:
- are uninsured,
- have no prescription coverage, OR
- are unable to afford prescription co-pays.

The Charitable Pharmacy sees all new patients on an APPOINTMENT ONLY basis. To schedule your appointment, click the online scheduling link below, follow the prompts to choose a date and time, then answer all of the questions. When you see an appointment confirmation page, you will know that your appointment has been made.

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Office hours
Monday	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Closed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas

3. Complete your phone appointment

4. Pick up your medications

At the time of your phone appointment, pharmacy staff will call you at the number you provided. Calls typically last 20-30 minutes and must take place before we can fill your prescriptions. To assist in the process, please ask your doctor to send your prescriptions to the pharmacy electronically.

When we call, be prepared to answer questions about your:

Income
Insurance
Health
Health history
Medications

*Please do not come to the pharmacy at this time. The appointment must take place over the phone.

After you complete your phone appointment, we can begin to fill your prescriptions. It takes an average of 2 - 3 business days to get your medicine ready for pick up. During your phone appointment, we will arrange with you when you can expect your medication to be ready.

The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio is located at:

Livingston United Methodist Church [ Map ]
200 E. Livingston Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215

Riding the bus? We're on:

COTA Bus Route #1 (Cleveland/Livingston Local)
#4 (Parsons/Indianola Local to the stop at Livingston & Fourth/Mohawk)
Link to COTA's trip planner >

I am an existing Charitable Pharmacy patient

Ready for a prescription refill, additional services, or need to re-qualify for our program? Walk-ins during open hours are accepted for existing patients only. You may come any time between 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. Please note that we do not take refill requests over the phone, e-mail, or web.

I am a health care or social worker scheduling on behalf of my client

Health care providers and social service agencies may schedule appointments online for their clients. Please ensure that your client is a Franklin County resident and has income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (see the "I am a new Charitable Pharmacy patient" section above for exact guidelines). In addition, please check our formulary for the medications your client needs. If you believe your client will qualify, please CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment for your client.

Helping patients navigate and
overcome healthcare challenges

Our Mission

The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio's (CPCO) primary mission is to provide affordable and appropriate pharmacy services* and coordinate access to health care for people who are vulnerable** in our community.

*Pharmacy Services: Medicines and necessary services to ensure optimum clinical outcomes.
**Vulnerable: Those living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level who are uninsured or underinsured for prescription medications.

About the Charitable Pharmacy

Unemployment and increasing healthcare expenses have resulted in an increasing number of people who cannot afford to purchase their prescription medications. The pharmacy's primary purpose is to increase access to affordable prescription medications for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured Franklin County residents who experience gaps in their insurance coverage and/or challenges in accessing medications.

The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio, Inc. began as a joint project of the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church and Access Health Columbus, now the Healthcare Collaborative of Greater Columbus. It opened in February 2010, under the guidance of Executive Director/Pharmacist Allan Zaenger.

Services include:

Pharmacy services and medicines for those who cannot afford them
Counseling on proper medication usage
Health screenings
Health and wellness education
Social program assistance

We are the only pharmacy in Franklin County that provides pharmacy services to patients at no charge and qualifies patients for up to 12 months at a time. This continuity of care is especially important for patients with multiple clinical conditions that require ongoing medication and services.

Our Team

Executive Director

R. Taylor Reed, PharmD

Development

Denise Walker, Development Director

Patient Services & Intake

Chris Giffin, Patient Services Manager
Amica Martin, Community Health Worker

Administrative Support

Trae Booker, Receptionist
Audrey Payne, Receptionist
Curtina Tate, Administravie Assistant

Pharmacy Team

Annmarie Weldy, Pharmacy Manager, Livingston Ave (Downtown) Location
Evan Murtha, Pharmacy Manager,
Cleveland Ave (Linden) Location
Laura Burns, Pharmacist
Katie Destro, Pharmacist
R. Taylor Reed, Pharmacist
Tara Chaney, Pharmacy Technician
Shyrelle McIntyre, Pharmacy Technician
Mark Montag, Pharmacy Technician
Tom Stine, Pharmacy Technician
Kelly Filka, Intern

Board Members

Rev. Cyndy Garn, Chair
Worthington United Methodist Church
Phil Moots, Vice-Chair
Newhouse, Prophater, Kolman &
Hogan, LLC
Rev. Jim Donnan, Secretary
Livingston United Methodist Church
Chamese Jarrett, CPA, MSA, Treasurer
Trinity Health
Jerry Friedman
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (retired)
Jay Godfrey
American Electric Power
Rev. Henneman
Church and Community Development for All People
Sarah Hudson-DiSalle, PharmD, RPh.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center & James Cancer Hospital
Christopher Lanctot
Cardinal Health
Charles F. McCluskey III, Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS
OhioHealth
Charleta B. Tavares
PrimaryOne Health

Linden Community Pharmacy and Fresh Market

1464 Cleveland Avenue

Food as Medicine

As pharmacists, we know that many chronic health conditions can be better managed with a healthy diet as a complement to a well-managed prescription medication regimen.

The new location in South Linden will co-locate a charitable pharmacy with a fresh food market run by Community Development for All People and emphasize the importance of “Food as Medicine”.

Farmacy in the City

A program funded by the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation’s Connections for Cardiovascular Health^SMNext Generation program. The goal of the Farmacy in the City program is to increase cardiovascular health for Columbus residents. All services are provided at no cost to participants who receive prescription medication, prescriptions for fresh food, cooking classes, meal planning ideas, and tools to self-monitor their progress.

Begun at the Livingston Avenue location in October 2020, the program will move to the pharmacy’s second location in Summer 2021.

Click here for OSU SNAP-ED Resources for Farmacy in the City Participants

Your support benefits the
well-being of every patient

Volunteer Opportunities

Join the Charitable Pharmacy in making a difference within the community by volunteering your time and expertise. We're always seeking volunteers for the following opportunities:

Clinical Volunteers

BSPS Students - Sort and count donated medication and samples.
Pharmacy Students - Sort, count and/or dispense medications, depending on level of experience.
Pharmacists - Dispense medications, call for copies, counsel patients, etc.

Hospitality Volunteers

Front Door Greeters - Warmly welcome patients and guide them to the Pharmacy.

To learn more about our opportunities or get involved, please use our online contact form to send a message to our volunteer coordinator.

Helping patients navigate and
overcome healthcare challenges

Support the Charitable Pharmacy

The easiest way to support the Charitable Pharmacy's mission is to make a financial donation. Your gift may be tax-deductible (as allowed by law) and will directly affect our ability to provide care here in Central Ohio. For every $1 you donate, we are able to provide $7 in medicine and pharmaceutical services.

Donate online

PLEASE NOTE: The Charitable Pharmacy is NOT ABLE to accept donations of any medications or supplies from individuals. This includes all medications (pills, insulin, vitamins), wound supplies, diabetic supplies (syringes, lancets, meters), catheters, and ostomy supplies. Thank you!

Donor Bill of Rights | 2019 Audited Financial Statement | 2019 IRS-990

Annual Fund Supporters

As a non-profit organization, the Charitable Pharmacy counts on the support of our Annual Fund contributors to provide free medicine and pharmaceutical services for uninsured and underinsured individuals in Franklin County. Thank you to everyone who gave to our Annual Fund!

PARTNER IN LIFE $100,000

AstraZeneca Foundation
City of Columbus
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Franklin County Office on Aging
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

PARTNER IN HEALTH $50,000 - $99,999

The Columbus Foundation
Mount Carmel Health System
United Way of Central Ohio

PARTNER IN HOPE $25,000 - $49,999

AmerisourceBergen Foundation
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics and CVS Health
OhioHealth

PARTNER IN CARE$1,000 - $4,999

Joey Albright
All Life Foundation
Marialice Bennett
Melanie Boyd & Steve Abbott
CareSource Foundation
Dr. William E & Sharlene Carson
Chloe Foundation Fund of The Columbus Foundation
Church of the Master United Methodist
David & Stephanie Connor
DiMarco Family Fund of The Columbus Foundation
Rev. James Donnan & Dr. Sue Leatherman
William & Janice Elliott
Mr. & Mrs. Tron Emptage
Essex Family Advised Fund of The Columbus Foundation
The Mason Family Fund
Jerry Friedman & Julie Robbins
Barb and Mike Gasbarro Family Foundation
Jay & Lisa Godfrey
Kevin Gulley
Illinois Tools Works Inc.
Michael S. and Judith P. Krasnoff Fund of The Columbus Foundation
Langerman Family Foundation
Stephen and Cathy Lawrence
Jennifer Leeper
Brian Lehman
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
David M. Masterson
Marvin McCreary
Mid-Town Area Real Estate
Bob Mills & Judy Kleen
Jay Mirtallo
Alan & Sherry Mong
Bruce & Pamela Nestleroth
Kevin O'Grady
PhRMA
William & Margaret Roberts
Jennifer & Jeff Seifert
Rev. Deanna Stickley-Miner
United Health Group
Darrell & Ronni van Ligten
Dr. Maryjo Welker
Worthington Presbyterian Church
Allan & Kathy Zaenger

AMBASSADOR $500 - $999

Anonymous (2)
Jeff Biehl
Brownson Phillips Family Fund of The Columbus Foundation
The Blazer-deVries Family
Julia E. Donnan
Rob Erskine
Dr. Patrick & Dee Fahey
William Faith & Barbara Poppe
First Congregational Church, UCC
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus
Kevin Flake
Rev. Cyndy Garn
German Village Guest House
Gary Greiner
Karen Grice
Tim & Trude Harrington
Lee Hess
Allison Macerollo
Logan A. Mahaffey, R.N., B.S.N.
Erik Maso
Tammie & Peter Mihaly
Revs. Dennis & Rachel Miller
Sarah Miller
Jim & Bow Nicholson
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Chili Cook-Off
Randy Perez
Candy S. Rinehart
Robert Schaefer
Kelly Seifert
Julie Sherwood
Craig M. Vander Veen
Eileen Walker

ADVOCATE $250 -$499

The 52 Million Project
American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation
Chuck Belding
Frances Blachman
Cynthia Carnes
Lucy & Jeff Caswell
Jeffrey Crace
Mitchell A. Dorn
Mara Gibson
Patricia Gilman
Jarrod Grossman
Beth Hansen
Bridget Hermann
Kari Hoyt
Sarah Hudson-DiSalle
Ryan Jaroncyk
Chamese Jarrett
Brionn & Sarah Jones
Mary Jo Kilroy & Robert Handelman
Susan & Jerrold Lazerwitz
James Lewis
Kurt McCabe
Charles McCluskey
Roberta E. Moore
Phil Moots & Marilyn Perrin
Marcia and Jaren Nodelman Charitable Trust of The Columbus Foundation
Ellie Nowels
Vicki Payne
Brian Pierson
Rose Poling
Laura Poling
Rick Ruth
David Schooler
Jessie Scott
Robert Shelly
David Thompson
Jim & Judy Tiedt
Catherine Werley
Wightman Family Foundation

A directory of resources
serving our community

Helpful Resources

The following web sites and resources are provided for your information and are not managed by The Charitable Pharmacy. Each link will open in a new browser tab/window, which you may close to return here.

Columbus Public Health Resources Lists, including:
- Low-Cost Healthcare, Vision, Dental
- Resources for Pregnant women, families, and children
- Finding a doctor
- Other resources related to health and wellness
HandsOn Central Ohio

Comprehensive and up-to-date directory and information about social, health and government services.
Columbus Streetcard

The Columbus Coalition for the Homeless Streetcard is designed to provide homeless persons with information on most needed services for which they may be eligible in Franklin County.
Ohio Medicaid Eligibility and Information

The Ohio Benefits website will enable residents to check eligibility and apply for a variety of benefits.

The United Way of Central Ohio

The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio is proud to be a United Way agency.

Find Help

Find Help is a searchable database by ZIP code for social services such as food assistance and help paying bills.

TranslationServices.com LLC

TranslationServices.com offers academic, business, and literary translation for any language, any topic.

Healthy patients
are happy people

Available Medications: Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio Formulary

View Medications (PDF)

To view our current list of available medications, please click the button above. A PDF document will open in a new tab or window, so simply close it to return here.

Helping provide medication and pharmaceutical services
at no cost to vulnerable individuals and families

Rx Ride, Run & Stroll Fundraiser

Training for Pelotonia? Prefer a leisurely bike ride? Want to run in the park with friends or take a stroll through the neighborhood?

Join the Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio for our 4th annual fundraiser Rx Ride, Run & Stroll to help us purchase inhalers for our patients who can't otherwise afford them.

Many people think asthma is a minor inconvenience but it can have serious consequences, including death. There are about 100,000 adults and 40,000 children in Franklin County living with asthma. You can help them breather easier by registering today.

REGISTRATION COMING SOON

OPTIONS

Onsite: 35 Mile Bike Ride (start time 8:30 a.m.) at Livingston Methodist Church
Virtual: 50 Mile Bike Ride (7:30 a.m. or at your convenience)
Virtual: 5K Run or Walk (9:00 or at your convenience)

AWARDS

Each participant will receive a custom race T-shirt and finisher medal to celebrate their accomplishment. For those participating in the virtual races, you may pick up your medal at the Charitable Pharmacy or it will mailed to you.

POST RACE

All are welcome to join us afterwards for lunch courtesy of our friends at The Kitchen. Optional tours of the Charitable Pharmacy will be available.

Since opening, CPCO has filled more than 450,000 non-narcotic prescriptions for 7,000 patients at no cost to them for a total market value of more than $45 million in pharmacy services and medication. Of these, 25% take medication for a breathing disorder like COPD or asthma.

Helping provide medication and pharmaceutical services
at no cost to vulnerable individuals and families

Rx Riders Fundraiser

Saturday, July 23, 2022

Thank you for joining us as an Rx Rider! This annual event helps us to provide medication and pharmaceutical services at no cost to vulnerable individuals and families in Franklin County. Your tax-deductible $60.00 registration fee includes lunch following the event.

The 60 mile trek will start at 7:30 a.m. and the 35 mile riders will depart at 8:30 a.m. Both rides will begin and end at Jim Donnan's home (378 S. Broadleigh Rd. Columbus, OH 43209). The 60-milers will ride to Granville and the 35-milers will ride east of New Albany to Mink Rd.

The 60 mile ride is for A (20+ mph) & B (18-20 mph) riders.

The 35 mile ride is for B (18-20 mph) & C (14-17 mph) riders. These are no drop rides.

To register, please complete this form and continue to our donation page to make your payment. You will receive an email confirming your registration and to serve as receipt for your donation.

A catered lunch for all registrants will follow (address included with registration confirmation).

RIDER INFORMATION

Ride Length: 50 miles 35 miles Virtual ride

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Rider's Phone

Rider's Email

I would like to receive occasional news and updates about Rx Riders and the Charitable Pharmacy and may opt out at any time.

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$60.00

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The Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio's primary mission is to provide affordable and appropriate pharmacy services* and coordinate access to health care for people who are vulnerable** in our community.

*Pharmacy Services: Medicines and necessary services to ensure optimum clinical outcomes.

**Vulnerable: Those living at or below 200% of the Federal Povery Level who are uninsured or underinsured for prescription medications.

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*Pharmacy Services: Medicines and necessary services to ensure optimum clinical outcomes.

**Vulnerable: Those living at or below 200% of the Federal Povery Level who are uninsured or underinsured for prescription medications.

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Rx Riders Fundraiser: Thank You!

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Please check your email for a confirmation/receipt. Following the event, a catered lunch will be provided for all registrants at Jim Donnan's home

378 S. Broadleigh Road, Columbus, OH 43209

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Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio.

Saturday, July 23, 2022

Thank you for registering for Rx Riders on July 23, 2022. You should receive an email confirmation to use as your receipt for tax purposes. You will receive a separate email with instructions on how to set up your personal fundraising page soon. If you do not receive a confirmation email within a few minutes or a follow-up email within one week, please contact us.

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Contact Us

Hours:

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8AM - 3:30PM

Livingston Location:

200 E. Livingston Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215

phone (614) 227-0301
fax (614) 227-0387

Linden Location:

1464 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211

phone (614) 298-4190
fax (614) 298-4191

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ADVISORY: CORONAVIRUS

The Charitable Pharmacy has a new curbside process. When you arrive, please pull into one of the numbered parking spaces and call the number on the sign. The pharmacy will bring your medicine out to your car. Please note: There may be a short wait when you arrive.

New patients are still being qualified over the phone. If you are interested in becoming a new patient with the Charitable Pharmacy, please call (614) 227-0301 between 9 am and 3 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays. Please call to qualify before coming to the pharmacy.

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Getting Help

I am a new Charitable Pharmacy patient

I am an existing Charitable Pharmacy patient

I am a health care or social worker scheduling on behalf of my client

Our Mission

About the Charitable Pharmacy

Our Team

Executive Director

Development

Pharmacy Team

Board Members

Linden Community Pharmacy and Fresh Market

Food as Medicine

Farmacy in the City

Volunteer Opportunities

Clinical Volunteers

Hospitality Volunteers

Support the Charitable Pharmacy

Annual Fund Supporters

PARTNER IN LIFE $100,000

PARTNER IN HEALTH $50,000 - $99,999

PARTNER IN HOPE $25,000 - $49,999

PARTNER IN STRENGTH $10,000 - $24,999

PARTNER IN COMPASSION$5,000 - $9,999

PARTNER IN CARE$1,000 - $4,999

AMBASSADOR $500 - $999

ADVOCATE $250 -$499

Helpful Resources

News & Information

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Available Medications: Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio Formulary

Rx Ride, Run & Stroll Fundraiser

OPTIONS

AWARDS

POST RACE

Rx Riders Fundraiser

RIDER INFORMATION

EMERGENCY CONTACT

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

AMOUNT DUE

Make a Donation

Make a Donation

Make a Donation

Rx Riders Fundraiser: Thank You!

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ADVISORY: CORONAVIRUS