About The Medication Access Program
The Medication Access Program (MAP) was developed for solid organ transplant recipients who reside in the State of Georgia. This program is made possible through the generous support of the Carlos and Marguerite Mason Trust Fund. MAP is administered by faculty and staff at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Medication Access Program (MAP) is to increase access to prescription medications for solid organ transplant patients who reside in the State of Georgia.
The Objectives of MAP are:
- to increase the statewide accessibility of prescription medications to individuals who have received a kidney, liver, heart, lung or pancreas transplant
- to promote awareness of medication assistance programs to Georgia's transplant patients and health care professionals
- to increase medication compliance (adherence) of patients
To accomplish the goal of increasing patient accessibility, MAP:
- educates patients and health care professionals regarding the availability of medication assistance programs
- assists patients and health care professionals enroll patients in medications assistance programs
- assists patients and health care professionals in completing the necessary applications for specific medication assistance programs
- increases the statewide accessibility of prescription medications to individuals who have received a kidney, liver, heart, lung or pancreas transplant
MAP Can Help You by:
- increasing medication access to transplant patients who reside in the State of Georgia
- educating patients and health care professionals on MAP
- assisting patients in enrolling in pharmaceutical companies' medication assistance programs
- increasing patient compliance (adherence) to medications
Educational Materials
MAP's Transplant Medication Resource Guide
Provides information concerning commonly used medication assistance programs for solid organ transplant patients.
Brochure
A brochure is available for patients and health care professionals with MAP contact numbers, e-mail addresses and details concerning MAP.
Site Visits
The MAP Team is available for site visits, presentations and workshops concerning MAP and the services we offer.
Please e-mail MAP if you would like to receive a Medication Resource Guide, brochures or a site visit.
