At NC MedAssist, we are committed to providing free access to over-the-counter (OTC) medications through our Mobile Free Pharmacy Program and OTC Free Store. With your help, we can continue to distribute much-needed medications to underserved communities across North Carolina. You can help us do that by hosting an OTC Drive. Learn more about how to host your drive and what we need below.
We are currently collecting the following OTC items to support our ongoing programs. These donations directly benefit individuals and families in need of basic healthcare supplies:
Pain Relief: Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Muscle Rub
Cold/Flu Relief: Cough Drops, DayQuil, NyQuil, Tussin, Mucinex
Allergy Relief: Claritin, Zyrtec, Alavert, Benadryl, Nasal Spray
Diphenhydramine: Benadryl, ZZZQuil
Children’s Medicine: Pain Relief, Allergy, Cold/Flu
Sleep Aid: ZZZQuil, Melatonin
Digestive Health: Nexium, Pepcid, Tums, Pepto Bismol, Immodium
Skin Care: Anti-fungal, Anti-itch, Chapstick
Urinary Pain Relief: Cystex, AZO
First Aid: Band-aids, alcohol, peroxide, gauze, medical tape
Multi-Vitamin: Men’s, Women’s, Children’s
Women’s Health: Yeast infection treatment, feminine hygiene products
Adult Diapers
For the safety of our patients and partners, all donated items must meet the following criteria:
Items must be in their original, sealed packaging from the manufacturer.
Items must not be expired (with at least 3 months remaining before the expiration date).
Items must not require refrigeration.
We offer several convenient ways to donate:
In-Person Drop-Off
Donations can be dropped off at our headquarters during business hours:
NC MedAssist, Attn: Andria Tindall
4428 Taggart Creek Rd, Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28208
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Excluding Holidays)
Ship to Us (USPS Only)
You can also ship donations directly to our office at the address above. Please adhere to the office hours above when coordinating delivery, no nights or weekend deliveries please.
Purchase from Our Amazon Wish List
You can purchase items directly from our Amazon Wish List and have them shipped to us. This is a quick and easy way to support our ongoing programs from anywhere!
Don’t have items to donate but still want to support our programs? Consider making a financial donation. Every contribution helps us provide essential prescription and over-the-counter medications to distribute to those who need them most.
Donate online here: www.medassist.org/donate. Please select “General Donation” in the designation drop-down menu.
Your generosity helps us provide critical healthcare supplies to thousands of individuals in need. Together, we can ensure that everyone has access to basic, life-saving medications. Thank you for your support of NC MedAssist!