$30 "Opt Out" Pharmacy Fee
This is an optional fee for students which makes it possible for them to obtain both prescription and non-prescription medications from our dispensary, as well as other medical supplies, at no additional cost.
Includes:
- Free PPD testing for internships and employment.
- Antibiotics for bacterial infections such as strep throat, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, STIs, and skin infections, etc.
- Rapid tests for strep, influenza, mono, COVID, and pregnancy
- STI Testing: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Rapid HIV/Syphilis tests
- Free Emergency Contraception (Plan B) vs. $48 in local pharmacies
- Prescription medications for initial treatment of heartburn; with follow up Rx to a local pharmacy as needed.
- Prescription medications for the treatment of certain skin conditions such as eczema; with follow up Rx to the local pharmacy as needed.
- Allergy medications such as Zyrtec and Benadryl
- Asthma nebulizer loan with albuterol solution provided and Prednisone if needed.
- Pain and fever management: Tylenol, Naproxen, and Ibuprofen
- Cold card items: nasal decongestant spray, cough drops, hand sanitizer, lip balm, tissues, herbal tea, thermometers
- Orthopedic supplies: air casts for ankle sprains, wrist splints, slings, ACE bandages. Crutches and canes are available for loans.
- Wound care items: band aids, bacitracin, burn cream, antiseptic wipes, insect bite sting relief wipes, instant cold packs
- Sleep care items: sleep masks, ear plugs, herbal tea
- Menstrual products: tampons and pads
- Hygiene products: toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, soap, deodorant, lotion
- Sun protection: sunscreen and aloe