Pharmacy Services

The Health Services does not have a pharmacy.  We do have a working relationship with Louis and Clark Pharmacy in Chicopee to deliver prescriptions to the Health Center Monday through Saturday.

Starter Packs
Insurance
Payment for Prescriptions
Pick-up Hours
Prescriptions from Home
Refills
Over the Counter Medications
Prescription Override

Starter Packs

Depending on the prescription you need, you may have been given a "starter pack," a 36 hour supply of your prescription. If you received your starter pack before noon on Monday-Saturday, the remainder of your prescription should be at the Health Center by 3:00 PM on the same day. If you received it after noon, it should be at the Health Center by 3:00PM, the next day. (See pick up hours)

Insurance

We need a copy of your insurance information if you wish the pharmacist to process the prescription under your insurance. If you do not have your card with you on the same day, you may submit it by noon on the following day. If you do not submit your insurance card by the next day, your prescription will be processed and the full cost will be charged.

Payment for Prescriptions

One Card
The Health Center only accepts the One Card for payment of all prescriptions/copays. You must have money on your card to be given your prescribed medications.

Under the Student Medical Insurance Program there is a copay of $10.00 for generic, $25.00 for brand name, and $45.00 for non-formulary drugs. If prescription coverage is available from another insurance plan, then those copay levels are collected before medication can be given to the student.

Credit card
You may also make arrangement with Louis and Clark Pharmacy to have your medications charged to your personal credit card. These arrangements must be made directly with the pharmacy staff.

Pick-up Hours

You may pick-up your prescription Monday-Friday, 9 AM -4:15PM at the front office. Saturday & Sunday, 3-5 PM at the Urgent Care door. No prescriptions will be distributed after these hours unless prior arrangements have been made with the receptionist.

Prescriptions from Home

If you have a medication that is prescribed by your physician at home, there are several arrangements that can be made to have it delivered to the Health Center:

1. Have your provider from home call the prescription to Louis and Clark Pharmacy. Be sure they have your insurance information and that they note you want this delivered to the MHC Health Center.
2. Have your pharmacy from home, call the prescription to Louis and Clark Pharmacy. Be sure they have your insurance information and that they note you want this delivered to the MHC Health Center.
3. Make an appointment to see one of the Health Center clinicians. Bring with you the original prescription or a container of the medication that indicates the details of the prescription.

Once the medication has been prescribed by Louis and Clark, you can call in refills to them as needed. Each time you request a refill, be sure they are aware that you want the medication delivered to the Health Center.

Prescriptions for Adderal, Strattera and Ritalin
The staffs of the Health and Counseling Services do not prescribe or manage medications for the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder. These medications cannot be ordered across state lines. This means that the student either needs to have a supply of medications with her or sent to her. There are a limited number of community providers who accept referrals for management of these medications.

Refills

Once the medication has been prescribed by Louis and Clark, you can order them as needed by contacting them directiy.  Each time you request a refill, be sure they are aware that you want the medication delivered to the Health Center.

Louis and Clark Pharmacy
Telephone: 413-534-5677
Fax: 413-536-2458

Over the Counter Medications

The Health Center may distribute a small supply of over-the-counter medications as clinically appropriate for self-care of common acute illness, i.e. viral cold, diarrhea, nauea and muscle pain.  These will be given afte a thorough clinical assessment and are meant to support the student until she can purchase a pesonal supply of medications.