EPAP Activation in NC and TN

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October 7, 2024  /  TLP:CLEAR

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Contents

• EPAP Activation in North Carolina and Tennessee
• Resources for Pharmacies and Patients

EPAP Activation in North Carolina and Tennessee

• On October 5, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) activated the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) for certain counties in Tennessee. A list of those 8 counties and covered ZIP codes can be found here. 
  • There are 1,437 EPAP enrolled pharmacies in Tennessee. Eligible people can find their pharmacy or a pharmacy near them through the EPAP Enrolled Pharmacies locator. 
  • EPAP has been activated through November 2, 2024.
• On October 4, ASPR activated EPAP for certain counties in North Carolina. A list of those 25 counties and covered ZIP codes can be found here.
  
  • There are 1,967 EPAP enrolled pharmacies in North Carolina. Eligible people can find their pharmacy or a pharmacy near them through the EPAP Enrolled Pharmacies locator.
  • EPAP has been activated through November 29, 2024.
• EPAP assists people in federally identified disaster areas, who do not have health insurance, to get prescription drugs, vaccines, durable medical equipment, and other medical supplies that are necessary for the continuity of care. 
  • Eligible people can receive a 30-day supply of their medications - free of charge. Pharmacies are required to dispense the generic form of medication unless indicated as Brand Medically Necessary. Prescription refills are permitted every 30 days, free of charge, as long as EPAP is still activated.
  • Eligible people can figure out whether their prescription or medical supplies are covered by EPAP by calling Express Scripts at 1-855-793-7470 or by checking the list of items covered by EPAP here.
• For more information, please visit ASPR's Emergency Prescription Assistance Program page. 

Resources for Pharmacies and Patients

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