"Victims of Hurricane Katrina have immediate medical needs and through this pharmacy partnership program they can rapidly obtain needed Pfizer medicines," says Karen Katen, vice chairman of Pfizer. "Pfizer will help victims and their families obtain these medicines whether they have lost insurance or prescription records or have limited incomes because of this disaster."
The plan goes into effect today and will continue on an indefinite basis.
Pfizer is also providing medicines through several local hospitals and relief organizations. Many of these organizations are providing medical care in Texas at the Houston Astrodome and Dallas Reunion Arena and relief operations at hospitals affiliated with Louisiana State University.
The corporation has expedited donations of medicines for both acute and chronic conditions including high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension, HIV-AIDS and anti-infectives as well as consumer products. Additionally, earlier this week, Pfizer announced donations of $2 million in immediate and long-term relief and pledged to make its products available to Hurricane Katrina victims.
