NHF allows early prescription refills as Jamaica braces for Hurricane Beryl
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Beneficiaries of the National Health Fund (NHF) Card Programme will be able to refill their prescriptions early as Hurricane Beryl threatens to impact the island by Wednesday (July 3).
This will take effect immediately and for the next seven days.
The NHF, in a statement on Monday, said seeks to help cardholders restock their medication as they prepare for Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to impact Jamaica this week.
The allowance is as outlined below:
- Prescriptions filled for a 30-day supply can be refilled on day 15.
- Where prescriptions were filled for a 60-day supply, refills can be done on day 45.
- Where prescriptions were filled for a 90-day supply, refills can be done on day 75.
Everton Anderson, NHF’s chief executive officer, said: “Taking medication on time, as prescribed by the doctor, is the best way to manage a non-communicable disease, even if the patient feels well. Ensuring that beneficiaries have sufficient medication to stick to their treatment plan during and after the hurricane is important to us, and as such, we have made the necessary arrangements for this to be realised.”
Cardholders, including Jamaica Drug for the Elderly Programme [JADEP] beneficiaries, are encouraged to visit the NHF participating pharmacy closest to them to refill their scripts.
Drug Serv patients are also urged to make use of the NHF’s alternative services, such as the Quick Prescript mobile app, scheduled refills, and drop-off and pick-up services, to reduce their waiting time at the pharmacy.
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