Atlantic General Hospital partners with ScriptDrop to offer free one-day and two-hour delivery for patients.

BERLIN, MD / ACCESSWIRE / October 22, 2024 / Atlantic General Hospital is pleased to announce a new partnership with ScriptDrop, a leader in prescription dispensing solutions, to provide prescription dispensing for patients at its Berlin and Ocean Pines AGHRx RediScripts Pharmacy locations. This service, available from Monday to Friday, is provided free of charge to patients in a pre-defined area, providing a convenient and timely way for patients to receive their medication.

The partnership with ScriptDrop was chosen because of the platform’s ability to accommodate a variable patient population and change delivery addresses, giving Great Atlantic Hospital the flexibility it needs to meet varying needs. of its patients. By simplifying access to a prescription, this partnership is designed to support better patient outcomes, ensuring patients can stay on their medication regimen.

“With the launch of our new same-day prescription delivery service, we’re not just providing convenience; we’re meeting an important community need in Berlin and Ocean Pines,” said Jeff Kukel, Pharm.D. “When we built services at our new pharmacy outside of Ocean Pines, Atlantic General Health System providers cited lack of transportation as a major barrier to health care for many of their patients and they point to same-day delivery of medicines as a priority. This effort ensures that everyone has access to their medicines, improving quality of life. beauty and empowering a healthy community We are happy to work with ScriptDrop.

According to a recent study, 82% of patients report that giving a prescription helps them stick to their medication plans. This increased use of adherence can play a major role in reducing hospital readmissions, improving long-term health outcomes for the Atlantic General Hospital community.

“We are excited to work with Atlantic General Hospital to improve access to medication for their patients,” said Amanda Epp, CEO of ScriptDrop. “Our goal is to provide a seamless, reliable solution that improves patient adherence and contributes to overall health, helping people stay on track with their treatment and avoid visits unnecessary hospital.”

The service offers two-hour prescription delivery for urgent needs and same-day delivery for non-urgent requests, at no additional cost to patients living within a 15-mile radius from one of the AGHRx RediScripts Pharmacy locations.

With this new initiative, Atlantic General reaffirms its commitment to providing patient-centered care that meets the evolving needs of its community.

About Atlantic General Hospital

Atlantic General Hospital has been providing health care to the residents of Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset (Md.) and Sussex (Del.) counties since May 1993. It was built by the commitment and generosity of a dedicated community. , a state of the art hospital in Berlin, Md. combines compassion and expertise with the latest technology and services. Atlantic General Health System, its network of more than 40 primary care providers and specialists, care for residents and visitors throughout the region. For more information about Atlantic General Hospital, visit www.atlanticgeneral.org.

About ScriptDrop

ScriptDrop is the only healthcare IT company specializing in prescription drug access serving patients in all 50 states. Since 2016, ScriptDrop has been improving medication adherence by providing opportunities to find medicines through a powerful platform, long-term data storage, multiple service levels, and first-class customer service. https://scriptdrop.co

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