United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has teamed up with the FamilyWize Prescription discount program to provide prescription discounts to thousands of individuals in Rutherford and Cannon counties.
From July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, $176,543 was saved by 3,018 people in Murfreesboro, $117,631 was saved by 1,366 people in Smyrna, $13,954 was saved by 431 people in La Vergne and $1,553 was saved by 13 people in Woodbury.
FamilyWize, a unique national grassroots community initiative offering free prescription assistance to millions of Americans in partnership with United Way of Rutherford & Cannon Counties, is dedicated to reducing the cost of prescription medicine for individuals and families through distribution of free prescription savings cards. The FamilyWize cards may be used by anyone in need and are provided free through United Way of Rutherford & Cannon Counties.
FamilyWize and the United Way have helped nearly 7 million people nationwide save close to $700 million on the medicines they need to live healthy lives. Almost 1,000 United Ways distribute the cards in the communities they serve.
For more information about FamilyWize, visit www.yourlocaluw.org or contact United Way at (615)-893-7303.
