The Community Pharmacy of Sarasota County, Inc.

Help For Those In Need

Every day throughout Sarasota County, there are people who cannot afford desperately needed medicine.  Imagine having to choose between food and medicine.  The Community Pharmacy of Sarasota County, Inc. is dedicated to providing completely free medication and professional pharmaceutical care to people in need. The agency officially opened in April of 2008 and has dispensed and advocated for over 1.1 million dollars worth of prescription medication, over the counter medications medicinal supplies.  The offices are staffed entirely with community volunteers who log in approximately 500 volunteer hours every month.  

Those helped by the Community Pharmacy include those who have lost their jobs, homeless persons and the working poor who cannot afford prescription insurance or pharmacy co-pays. Others need temporary assistance as they try to secure coverage, qualify for other assistance programs or reach a gap in Medicare coverage. Reaching a wide cross-section of those who are uninsured or underinsured, most referrals come from local clinics, private physicians, transitional housing, homeless shelters and hospital emergency rooms.

The Community Pharmacy does not accept, store or dispense of any type of narcotic or controlled substances.

Trivia Night Fundraiser -- July 16, 2009

The Community Pharmacy will be hosting a Trivia Fundraiser on Thursday, July 16th at the Venice Chamber of Commerce from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.  Admission is only $5 per person.  Beer, wine and munchies will be available.  Enjoy a great night out with friends, take a spin on our prize wheel and win fabulous prizes donated by local merchants!   To reserve a seat, call 445-5687 or reserve via email: volunteer@cpsarasota.org -- We hope to see you there!

We would like to thank our generous sponsors for their support:  Bogey's Sports Bar, Carrabba's, Cosimo's, Gekko's, Mission Valley Country Club, Plantation Golf & Country Club, Publix, Ruby Tuesday's, Saltwater Grill, Stonewood Grill, Venice Scrap Metal, Wal-Mart & Many More!

Donate

The Community Pharmacy operates on a $100,000 annual budget and provides more than $850,000 worth of program services to the community.  Over 90 cents of every dollar donated goes toward program services.  The pharmacy receives no funding from Sarasota County, The State of Florida, The United States Federal Government or United Way.  Due to the recent downturn in the economy, the pharmacy is relying on private and corporate donations to continue its work in Sarasota County.   Thank you for your support. 

225 Tamiami Trail South   Nokomis, Florida   34275  Phone: 941-445-5687  Fax: 941-445-5688

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