FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: LINDA PEARSON    692-2413

November 2, 2007

Linda Pearson, Executive Director of the United Way of Moore County announced that free FamilyWize prescription drug discount cards are again available to help people with no prescription coverage lower the cost of their medicine. People with health insurance can also use the cards to lower the cost of medicine not covered by their medical insurance.

Across North Carolina, Moore County is currently 5th in the number of claims filed with combined savings of over $9000 for individuals using the FamilyWize discount cards to fill their prescriptions since June 2006.

Many local pharmacies in Moore County accept these prescription drug discount cards.  They have no usage or age limits, income requirements or registration forms, and can be used immediately.

The FamilyWize prescription drug discount cards are being distributed free of charge by United Way of Moore County, and more than 450 other United Way agencies and Alliance Partners in America’s Promise in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, as part of in-kind donation by Membership Services Corporation, located in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and its industry partners. Printing for two million prescription cards was donated by another Pennsylvania company, Independent Graphics of Pittston, Pennsylvania and shipping is being donated by Fedex Express.

People with Internet access can print a card by visiting the website at www.FamilyWize.com as well as look up drug prices and the list of participating pharmacies. Discount cards can be obtained by calling the United Way at 692-2413. 

“Membership Services Corporation and its industry partners are very excited to partner with participating United Way agencies to get the FamilyWize card into the hands of families who most need the help," said Dan Barnes, President of Membership Services Corporation. "The FamilyWize community service partnership is committed to reducing the cost of medicine for children, families and individuals with no prescription drug coverage by $100 million in five years. These cards can reduce prescription drug costs by an average of 20 percent or more.  Working with reputable and established charities like local United Way agencies, America’s Promise is one of the best way to reach the people who really need to save money on prescription drugs," says Barnes.

Additional information about this program is available at the United Way and online at www.familywize.com