Since Good Shepherd is licensed as a mail-order pharmacy, they can serve qualified NFT patients in Tennessee. NFT will refer their patients to Good Shepherd Pharmacy for prescription needs, and patients can contact Good Shepherd directly to arrange prescription fulfillment.
According to foundation president Michelle Gilchrist, on average transplant patients spend $10,000 to $14,000 per year in immunosuppressants alone.
“Not only will this partnership assist low-to-moderate income families in reducing their out-of-pocket medication expense,” she said, “it will allow our clients to better afford basic life necessities such as food, housing, health insurance and other life expenses.”