Every citizen and health-related company has a part to play when disaster strikes.
In the event of a severe public health emergency or disaster, one of the many critical factors in preserving and protecting public health will be continued access to essential medicines – for treatment of injuries or illness caused by the event, as well as continued supply of medicines for patients.
Rx Response partners include the drug and biotechnology manufacturing and distribution industries as well as hospitals and community pharmacies. Rx Response partners are committed to working together with local, state and federal emergency management and public health officials as well as volunteer organizations to help support the continued delivery of biopharmaceuticals and medicines to people who need them in the event of such an emergency, whether it is caused by a natural disaster, terrorist incident or another health emergency, such as a pandemic.
Rx Response provides a number of tools and resources designed to help communicate information and support the normal biopharmaceutical supply system. These include:
- a downloadable medication card that helps individuals record their medical history;
- a resource list for personal preparedness guidelines in the event of a natural disaster or pandemic;
- and a pharmacy status reporting tool that helps state emergency management officials and the general public identify open pharmacies in their local area.
Resources on this site detail what constitutes an emergency, how the biopharmaceutical supply chain functions and how you can prepare for a severe public health emergency. To find out more about Rx Response, navigate through the menu options at the top of the page, or send an email to contactus@rxresponse.org.