Donate Medications & Supplies
RoundtableRx accepts donations of unused, unexpired medications, & select medical supplies. Healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and individuals from any state can donate to RoundtableRx. All donations are thoroughly inspected for quality & safety by a pharmacist before being redistributed to uninsured and underinsured Minnesotans in need. Donations must meet the criteria found in our Donation FAQs.
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Contact RoundtableRx by email at info@roundtablerx.org with any questions.
Donation FAQs
What is acceptable to donate?
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Prescription & over-the-counter medications & supplements
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New, unopened products in original manufacturer packaging
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Medications that were bubble packed by a licensed pharmacy (pills must have identifying markings)
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Products with expiration dates of 6 months or greater
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Select new and unopened blood sugar testing supplies, insulin needles, pen needles, inhaler spacers, etc.
What cannot be donated?
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Opened, used, or damaged medications & supplies
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Medications in amber vials
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Bubble packs with more than one medication per bubble or card
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Expired medications, or medications that expire in less than 6 months
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Medications requiring refrigeration
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Controlled substances (opioids, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, etc.)
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Medications requiring a REMS program
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Select specialty medications (request clarification from RoundtableRx)
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Catheters, IV supplies, and insulin pumps
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​How do I donate medication?
A RoundtableRx pharmacist will confirm whether a donation meets our strict quality & safety standards. Our quality & safety standards are based on the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy's requirements. Approved donations from individuals can be mailed or dropped off at our office in Minneapolis. Donations from pharmacies & facilities are managed through our partners at SIRUM.
What happens to the items after I donate them to RoundtableRx?
Donated medications & supplies are inspected by a licensed pharmacist for quality & safety. Approved donations are then redistributed to our Local Repository clinic & pharmacy partners at no cost. These clinics & pharmacies dispense the medications directly to uninsured or underinsured Minnesota residents state-wide.
How else can I support RoundtableRx?
Donate funds or volunteer with RoundtableRx!
Individual Donors
Individuals from any state can donate medication & select medical supplies to RoundtableRx!
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Steps to Donate Medications or Medical Supplies as an Individual
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Review our Donation FAQs to determine whether the medication or medical supply can be donated.
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Complete our Donor Questionnaire. The Donor Questionnaire will help us determine if your donation meets quality & safety requirements.
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Email a completed Donor Form to info@roundtablerx.org.
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If the donation is approved, it can mailed or dropped off at our office in Minneapolis. (Directions for mailing or dropping off donations will be provided after the donation is approved.)
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If you are unable to complete the Donor Questionnaire or Donor Form electronically, please contact us.
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Tax Deductions for Medication Donations
Unfortunately, donations of medications and medical supplies are not tax deductible because they have no "Fair Market Value" and cannot be re-sold. Therefore a donation receipt for tax purposes cannot be provided. More information on this topic can be found here:
Donating Facilities & Pharmacies
Most of RoundtableRx's inventory is donated by healthcare facilities, with the largest volume coming from long-term care facilities and the pharmacies that serve them. Our colleagues at SIRUM assist RoundtableRx with donor relationships and shipping logistics. Donations made through SIRUM by facilities are delivered to RoundtableRx & redistributed to Minnesotans in need at no cost. Watch SIRUM's video (right) to learn about donating as a healthcare facility or contact RoundtableRx directly.