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).