MetroWest Meds is a program of the Natick VNA supported by the MetroWest Community Health Care Foundation, The Boston Scientific Foundation, and other small grants. It is designed to help eligible uninsured and underinsured individuals receive prescription medications for free or at a discounted rate.

This service is free to eligible residents of Ashland, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medfield, Medway, Milford, Millis, Natick, Needham, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, and Westborough.

Since its inception, MetroWest Meds has served thousands of clients and has saved over

$2 million in prescription costs.

MetroWest Meds offers several types of assistance:

1. Free Medication Programs

Pharmaceutical companies provide their brand name medications for free or at reduced rates to patients who meet their eligibility guidelines and complete an application.

This process can be complex and time consuming for individuals attempting to access the programs on their own. MetroWest Meds will work with you and your doctor to streamline the application process.

Free Pharmaceutical Company Programs FAQ

2. Discounted Medication Programs

For those who are deemed ineligible for the free programs, every effort will be made to help you in locating other discount sources of assistance.

Some companies offer percentage discount cards to people lacking prescription coverage that can substantially cut your medication costs. There are also programs that offer discounted generic drugs at prices that are considerably less than what you pay at the pharmacy. Or you may be eligible for state or federal prescription programs, such as MassHealth, Prescription Advantage, or Medicare Part D. MetroWest Meds will work with you to find the best discounts possible.

3. Natick VNA/MetroWest Meds Pharmacy Card

For those under 65 who are uninsured and meet income requirements, the Natick VNA offers a pharmacy card program. While this is not an insurance program, it may help cut some of your prescription medication costs at the pharmacy.

This program enables those who are accepted to purchase a 30-day supply of medication for a co-pay of $5 for generic drugs and $10 for brand name drugs at local pharmacies. There is a limited formulary of medications available through this program.

Eligibility for MetroWest Pharmacy Card

In order to participate, you must:

• Lack prescription drug coverage through any state, military, or public/private medication program (including Medicare D);
• Be under age 65;
• Have a prescription
• Have an income at or below the 250% Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
• Reside in one of the towns listed above.

Eligibility for free programs

Following are requirements for participation in free programs which are typical of most pharmaceutical companies offering free medications.

You must:

• Have U.S. citizenship or a Green Card;
• Lack prescription drug coverage through any state, military, or public/private medication program 
• Have a prescription for long-term medication(s); and
• Have an income at or below the 200% FPL
• Reside in one of the towns listed above.

Participating in MetroWest Meds

To arrange an in-person or phone appointment to discuss your medication needs, please contact the Program Director at (508) 653-3081 x. 1115 or email at mwminfo@natickvna.org.

Interpretation for clients who speak Spanish or Portuguese is also available. To schedule an appointment with our bilingual staff, please contact the Program Assistant at (508) 653-3081 x. 1113 or email at mwmappt@natickvna.org.

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. You will be asked to provide a list of your current medications (including their dosages) as well as proof of income when an appointment is made.