West Virginia Rx

Why is WVRx needed?

An NIH study has shown that if uninsured patients stay connected to needed medicines, they go to the ER 40% less often and have 60% fewer hospitalizations.
Most uninsured patients represent charity care for hospitals. In 2006, the cost of charity care in WV hospitals was $231 million, up from $178 million in 2004, a 75% increase! This program will, at the very least, make a “dent” in charity care costs for WV hospitals and the doctors who care for these patients. Even a minimal impact promises to save millions of dollars.
In West Virginia, approximately a half million West Virginians or nearly 30% of the state’s residents lack prescription drug coverage.
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What are we doing?

Simplifying and streamlining the dispensing of brand name medicines donated by manufacturers.
Providing a user friendly service for patients, doctors and clinics.
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How are we doing this?

We are developing and maintaining a network of patient advocates, doctor’s offices and clinics throughout the state and working through them for patient referrals.
Armed with the knowledge that the patient is eligible and what medicines can be accessed, the prescriber registers the patient, and eligibility information is sent via fax or mail to WVRx.
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WVRx at a Glance
1520 Washington Street, East
Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: 304-414-5935