NC MedAssist is a statewide program that helps uninsured low-income North Carolina residents get the medications that they need, at no cost. The organization has programs for both prescription medications and over the counter medications.
Prescription Medications
NC MedAssist provides free prescription medications to uninsured low-income North Carolina residents who are uninsured and fall at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Learn about this program.
Here are a few examples of the annual income level limits for families of different sizes:
- 1 person: $46,950
- 2 people: $63,450
- 3 people: $79,950
- 4 people: $96,450
- 5 people: $112,950
- More info here
There is no cost to apply.
If you qualify, you can get life-saving mediations to treat chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and asthma shipped to your home at no cost.
Mobile Pharmacy Events
NC MedAssist also offers free over-the-counter medications. Be on the lookout for NC MedAssist’s mobile events, where they bring free over-the-counter medications to communities. Register in advance for the event you plan to attend.
Individuals receive items such as pain relief, cold and cough medicine, allergy, digestive, vitamins, and even children’s medicines. You can preorder your free over-the-counter medicine online in advance and skip the line.
These are some of the upcoming mobile pharmacy events in the Charlotte region. Please check NC MedAssist’s Facebook page for even more.
Follow the links below for the Facebook events. Within each Facebook event there is a form to fill out with what your needs are.
MedAssist Mobile Free Pharmacy — Wake County
Saturday, March 22, 2025
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christ the King Lutheran Church
600 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511
MedAssist Mobile Free Pharmacy — Franklin County
Friday, March 28, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Youngsville Community Center
115 East Main Street, Youngsville, NC 27596
MedAssist Mobile Free Pharmacy — Orange County
Friday, April 11, 2025
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Seymour Senior Center
2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
MedAssist Mobile Free Pharmacy — Johnston County
Friday, April 25, 2025
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location TBA
MedAssist Mobile Free Pharmacy — Durham County
Friday, May 16, 2025
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location TBA
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Seymour Center, Chapel Hill
2551 Homestead Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 919-968-2070
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