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Prescription Assistance

Request Assistance with Prescription Medications . . .

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Residents of Pinellas County may be able to access free or reduced cost prescription drugs through one or all of the following programs:

arrow down What does the Pinellas County Health Plan offer?
arrow down What does the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program offer?
arrow down What does the MEDNET© Program offer?

arrow What does the Pinellas County Health Plan offer?

The Pinellas County Health Plan offers prescription coverage with no co-pays to residents in need. Be sure to stop by a Medical Home near you to see if you qualify. Help with medicine may also be offered temporarily through the Mobile Medical Unit.

Medical Homes have a limited pharmacy. The Mobile Medical Unit does not carry drugs on board. Prescriptions may be filled at local, participating pharmacies.


arrow What does the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program offer?
  • Prescription Drug Discount CardPinellas County has made prescription drug discount cards available through a program offered through the National Association of Counties (NACo). All Pinellas County residents, regardless of income, are eligible for this program. The prescription cards are distributed to many locations throughout Pinellas County. Click on location list here.

    The card means an average savings of 22 percent off the retail price of many prescribed drugs. Most major retail pharmacy chains such as CVS, Walgreens and Wal-Mart accept the cards. Please note that this is not insurance, but rather a way to receive discounted prices.

  • You may save even more by ordering medications through mail service. Visit www2.caremark.com/naco to learn more.


arrow What does the MEDNET© Program offer?

If you are a low-income or uninsured resident, the MEDNET© Program may offer help with prescriptions.

A caring professional can work with you to determine if you qualify for free prescription drug programs. Qualified staff will work with you to fill out and submit program applications for requested medications.

To learn more about the MEDNET© Program or see if you qualify, call (727) 217-7070 or visit a MEDNET© Program satellite site listed below:

Bayfront Family Health Center
700 Sixth St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-6188

Community Health Centers at Clearwater
1020 Lakeview Road
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 461-1437 ext. 251
(Note: Open Wednesdays and Thursdays only)

Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center
1344 22nd St. S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 824-8110

St. Anthony’s Hospital
Medical Office Building
1099 5th Ave. N., Ste. 240
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 366-9557

St. Petersburg Free Clinic
863 Third Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL  33701
(727) 327-0333
(727) 821-1200 ext. 103

St. Vincent de Paul
1015 Cleveland St.
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 461-9598

Suncoast Health Council
9600 Koger Blvd., Ste. 221
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 217-7070

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