RoundtableRx

3 in 10 Americans who take prescription medications reported not filling a prescription in the past year because they could not afford it (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2022)

RoundtableRx is Minnesota's Medication Matchmaker.

RoundtableRx’s mission is to offer safe and affordable medication to Minnesotans in need, provide continuity of care, and reduce waste by redistributing unused medications. We accomplish this by redirecting quality medications out of the waste stream and into the hands of Minnesotans in need. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to support RoundtableRx's general operations. 

How does RoundtableRx work?

RoundtableRx receives donations of unused and unexpired medications, inspects them for quality and safety, and then redistributes them to under-resourced Minnesotans. 

How is RoundtableRx funded?

RoundtableRx is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on grants and charitable contributions. Our largest source of funding comes from the state of Minnesota, but the amount is only sufficient to support all operations. Generous donations from individuals and foundation grants are necessary to support program growth.

What will my donation be used for?

Your monetary donation will be used to support RoundtableRx general operations.

Does your organization utilize volunteers?

Yes! We rely heavily on licensed pharmacists, technicians, and interns to safety check and inventory donated medications. We could not do our work without our dedicated volunteers. 

This is such a great idea, how did it start?

In 2017, students at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy came together to create, advocate for, and pass state legislation to establish the state's first general medication repository program. Minnesota lawmakers passed the law in 2019 with bipartisan support.

What kind of impact has RoundtableRx made? 

Since distributing our first medication to a Minnesotan in need in March 2021, RoundtableRx has distributed well over 100,000 days worth of medications. A majority of individuals served by RoundtableRx reside in greater Minnesota and are 65 years of age or older. Medications used to treat heart disease, mental health conditions, and diabetes are among the most distributed by RoundtableRx. You can learn more about our impact at www.roundtablerx.org/impact