Medication, Rx, * Prescription Medicine * (ANY/ALL Types)

Medicines and Medical Supplies
AmeriCares accepts donations of medicines and medical supplies. The minimal dating requirement for donations is 7 months upon receipt for all non-controlled product and 9 months or more for controlled substances upon arrival at the AmeriCares warehouse.

All donated product must meet FDA standards, have been handled in accordance with PDMA standards and be labeled with brand and/or generic name, lot number and expiration date. AmeriCares handles and distributes the following type of products:

Prescription medicines
Over-the-counter medicines
Schedule II - V controlled substances
Diagnostic products and equipment
MedSurg products
Food and nutritional supplements
Personal hygiene items

Any restrictions on where to place donations should be made upon offering.

It is important that all donations be accepted by AmeriCares prior to physical transfer to our facilities.

If you have questions about a product donation, please contact Emanuela Chiaranda at products@americares.org or call 1-800-486-HELP (4357).