Free Prescription Drug Cards Continue To Save Citizens Money

COUNTY RESIDENTS SAVE OVER $40,000 USING FREE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS

August 28, 2008

In a joint statement, Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., and Wicomico County Health Officer Lori Brewster reported that, according to NACO (National Association of Counties) statistics, County residents have saved $41,228 by using the free Prescription Drug Discount Cards that were first available in January. NACO’s most recent reporting period concluded on July 31st. NACO also said that the cards have been used 3,658 times in Wicomico County.

“The cards have been an unqualified smash hit here,” said County Executive Pollitt, “this is just one of the benefits that our citizens enjoy because of their county government’s participation in MACO (Maryland Association of Counties) and ultimately, NACO.”

Health Officer Brewster noted that, “There is no cost to taxpayers to make these money-saving cards available.” The Wicomico County Health Department administers the program.

Cards are available at the Government Office Building, the Health Department, the Civic Center, the Salvation Army, Family Connection Centers, the Hazel Youth Center and the Library. Ms. Brewster added that, “We would be delighted to provide a card display for any other organizations that want to participate.”