Free Clinic of Central Virginia
Pharmacy • Lynchburg, VA
About
Prescriptions/MedsHelp in Lynchburg, VA helps low-income Free Clinic of Central Virginia and Community Access Network patients obtain prescription medications through pharmaceutical companies' Patient Assistance Programs. The clinic assists with PAP applications, which typically take four to six weeks for approval, and offers prescriptions filled at Hill City Pharmacy with support from donor funding.
Clinic Type
Pharmacy
Address
1 Hill City Pharmacy, Community Access Network, 800 5th Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24504
Phone
(434) 847-5866
sperez@freeclinicva.org
Opening Hours
MedsHelp Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
How can I get prescription assistance?
You must first be enrolled as a Free Clinic patient with current income verification on file; MedsHelp helps with PAP applications.
What is MedsHelp and who can use it?
Our MedsHelp program helps low-income Free Clinic of Central Virginia and Community Access Network patients obtain prescription medications and assists with applications to pharmaceutical companies’ Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs).
How long does PAP approval take?
Applications for PAPs are submitted to pharmaceutical companies for approval, and it can take four to six weeks to receive prescription medications.
Who is the contact for MedsHelp eligibility and PAP criteria?
Eligibility for MedsHelp and PAPs is different from other Free Clinic services. Call (434) 847-5866 ext. 25 for information about specific PAP eligibility criteria.
What are the MedsHelp hours?
MedsHelp Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
How can I contact MedsHelp?
Phone: (434) 847-5866. Fax: (434) 528-2529.
Where is the MedsHelp/Pharmacy contact located?
Address for the clinic: 1016 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
Patients praise
- Provides assistance to low-income, uninsured, or underinsured residents
- Helps patients navigate pharmaceutical Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)
- Offers a pathway to obtain prescription medications at little or no cost
Common complaints
- Processing times for medications can take 4 to 6 weeks
- Potential for delays due to volunteer pharmacist shortages
"MedsHelp assists low-income area residents obtain their prescription medications. They help those who cannot afford to purchase their medications and who do not have prescription insurance by applying to pharmaceutical companies’ Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)."
— VirginiaNavigatorSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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