Medical-Related Acceptance Policy
The Chippewa Valley Free Clinic will accept the medications and medical supply items listed below. All medications must be sealed. Sealed
containers have a foil cover, are in a blister pack, or other anti-tamper container. All donations should be clean and in excellent shape; dirty or worn donations will not be accepted. Before use, any identifying information will be removed.
- insulin vials, pens, or pen refills (refrigerated).
- medications for chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, etc. (sealed inhalers, nasal sprays, and nebulizer medications).
- non-narcotic pain medications such as aspirin, Tylenol, or ibuprofen.
- over-the-counter medications such as Metamucil, Lamisil Cream, etc.
- samples from an official pharmaceutical representative or practitioner volunteer.
- clean nebulizers and packaged tubing.
- insulin syringes sealed in bags.
- needles used for insulin pens.
- stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs.
- vitamins.
The following supplies and medications will not be accepted:
- opened medications or expired medications (call EC Co. Planning Department to learn more about disposal of medications 839-6190).
- narcotic medications (Federal law prohibits redistribution of these medications).
- syringes pre-loaded with medication (i.e. Lovenox)
- blood testing machines or the strips used in these machines as we are bulk ordering these products.
- IV medications.
- used orthopedic supplies.
- sleep apnea machines (can be donated to Eau Claire Medical Clinic).
- nutritional drinks such as Ensure, Osmolite, or Carnation Instant Breakfast.
- diapers or colostomy supplies.
- large medical supply items such as beds, etc. will not be accepted. Chippewa County Home Health may accept them for their loan closet (726-7900).
