Pfizer Partners with Retailers and Organizations to Provide Relief to Hurricane Katrina Victims

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Pfizer has announced a partnership with several major retailers, community pharmacies, and relief organizations to provide essential medications and healthcare products to victims of Hurricane Katrina. The partnership allows patients displaced by the hurricane to fill their prescription for Pfizer medicines at participating pharmacies, providing them with much-needed access to vital medications. In addition to the pharmacy partnership program, Pfizer is also donating medicines through local hospitals and relief organizations, including several that are providing medical care in Texas and Louisiana. As part of its relief efforts, Pfizer has also pledged $2 million in immediate and long-term support.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pfizer is partnering with Walgreen's, Rite-Aid, Wal-Mart, Sam's Clubs, community pharmacies, and Argus Health System to provide access to Pfizer medicines for Hurricane Katrina victims.
  • The partnership allows patients to fill their prescriptions for Pfizer medicines at participating pharmacies, providing them with essential medication.
  • Pfizer is also donating medicines through several local hospitals and relief organizations, including those providing medical care in Texas and Louisiana.
  • Pfizer has expedited donations of medicines for both acute and chronic conditions, including high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, HIV-AIDS, and anti-infectives.
  • The company has announced a $2 million donation to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
  • Pfizer is participating in the PhRMA Hurricane relief project, which coordinates relief initiatives in Gulf states.
  • The partnership includes several local hospitals and relief organizations, such as those affiliated with Louisiana State University.

Statistics:

  • $2 million: the amount pledged by Pfizer for immediate and long-term relief efforts.
  • Multiple: the number of local hospitals and relief organizations receiving Pfizer donations.
  • Several: the number of Gulf states involved in the PhRMA Hurricane relief project.

Sources:

  • Pfizer Inc.
  • Health & Medicine Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2005, Health & Medicine Week via NewsRx.com.