OVER THE COUNTER SUPPLIES (OCS), BUPRENORPHINE AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION

The Baltimore County Department of Health is seeking one or more qualified pharmacies to partner with various public health programs to provide prescription medications and over-the-counter (OTC) supplies. These programs serve uninsured or underinsured individuals, including shelter residents, individuals receiving Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), and participants in Community Health initiatives. Selected pharmacy vendors will collaborate with the County to reduce medication access barriers and improve community health outcomes. Some key requirements include: • Serving up to 120 shelter residents annually with chronic health needs • Accepting faxed or emailed prescriptions from County Shelter Nurses for Routine and OTC medications • Delivering medications next business day to shelters • Providing buprenorphine medication for MOUD • Accepting prescriptions from program providers and billing insurance first • Delivering medications to client homes or allowing for pickup • Pricing based on current Medicaid or Medicare reimbursement rates