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Illinois Prescription Drug Repository Program
I-DROP Coalition
- Dec 29, 2021
- 1 min
No Wasting Paxlovid With I-DROP
I-DROP takes effect Saturday, just in time for the release of the oral SARS-CoV-2 antiviral Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir). Paxlovid...
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Prescriptions are for People
- Oct 16, 2021
- 1 min
I-DROP Basics: Facilitating Drug Donation and Reuse in Illinois
The Illinois Drug Reuse Opportunity Program Act takes effect January 1, 2022. No one is required to participate in I-DROP, but if you're...
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Prescriptions are for People
- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
Gov. Pritzker signs I-DROP
SPRINGFIELD — Building on efforts to expand health equity across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker today signed a package of legislation...
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Prescriptions are for People
- Jun 1, 2021
- 3 min
I-DROP Passes Both Chambers with Bipartisan Support
In many states, unused medication in sealed, tamper-evident packaging can be donated to benefit patients in need. Up until now, Illinois...
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Prescriptions are for People
- Apr 29, 2021
- 1 min
I-DROP passes the House and moves on to the Senate
Thanks to the leadership of Rep. Will Guzzardi and all our amazing House co-sponsors, last week I-DROP passed the Illinois House! I-DROP...
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Prescriptions are for People
- Mar 16, 2021
- 2 min
ILGA House Human Services Committee Unaminously Passes I-DROP
The Illinois Prescription Drug Repository Coalition is pleased to announce that IL HB119, the Illinois Drug Reuse Opportunity Program...
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Prescriptions are for People
- Feb 24, 2021
- 1 min
Momentum is building for the Prescription Drug Repository Program Act!
Momentum is building for the Prescription Drug Repository Program Act! We're up to 25 co-sponsors in the House (list here) and Sen. Villa...
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Prescriptions are for People
- Jan 13, 2021
- 1 min
Prescription Drug Repository Program Act - HB0119
Today the 102nd General Assembly was inaugurated and our House Sponsor, Rep. Guzzardi, filed our bill - Prescription Drug Repository...
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Prescriptions are for People
- Apr 30, 2019
- 3 min
Coalition Commentary in the Chicago Tribune
Commentary: A medication repository would help patients who can't afford prescription drugs University of Chicago coalition member...
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Prescriptions are for People
- Apr 20, 2019
- 1 min
Illinois patients are missing out
This unopened, manufacturer-sealed bottle of Tagrisso was returned by a patient who doesn't need it anymore. It's a month's supply and...
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Prescriptions are for People
- Apr 8, 2019
- 1 min
Fast facts on HB3232
Click here to print a pdf of this doc.
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Prescriptions are for People
- Apr 8, 2019
- 0 min
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Prescriptions are for People
- Apr 8, 2019
- 1 min
Legislation Would Donate Unused Meds To Those In Need
NPR Illinois article March 26, 2019
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