7 out of 50 People in Sarasota County Can't Afford Health Insurance

or pay for doctors’ visits and medications they need to stay healthy

About Us

We are a non-denominational, non-profit organization that provides free access to physician services, diagnostic testing, prescriptions and over-the-counter medications to uninsured, financially needy members of our community.

GSPHS opened in January of 2008 to dispense free prescription medication to eligible residents in need from our on-site pharmacy. Our volunteers assist residents in applying for free, long-term assistance for their brand-name medications through manufacturer patient assistance programs. GSPHS also has a free walk-in Medical Clinic. To qualify patients should have a valid ID, be uninsured and have income of no more than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level:.

We Provide

Free Medications

Dispensed to pre-approved clients from our on-site pharmacy on Tuesdays and in Newtown on Thursdays.

Walk-in Clinic

Free walk-in clinic on Wednesdays between 5:30 - 8:30 PM.

Patient Advocacy

Free services to assist clients in finding and applying for free and low-cost prescriotions under Manufacturers' Compassionate Care Programs.

Over-the-Counter

Free products vary each week but, may include cough and cold medication, pediatric medicines, diabetes testing supplies, bandages, adult diapers, eye glasses, and more.

In 2024, with the generous support of donors and volunteers we were able to provide life-saving services and medications to many in our community who would have otherwise gone without.

Client Visits

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Patient Assistance Program Applications Processed

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Rx Filled on-site

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Value of filled rx

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The Impact of Your Heartfelt Help

For over 16 years Good Sam Health Services has provided access to physcian services and prescription medications to uninsured, financially needy members of our community.

Good Sam Health Services receives no government funding and is funded solely by individual donatations and local charitable organizations.

Patient Stories

We provide care for more than 1,200 patients every year. Hear real patient stories and share your own.

Richard

…When he came back the following week, the drug had arrived and he started taking the medication. Three months later, his liver was clear of any infection. He was cured. “They saved my life,” Richard said.

Jeff

Jeff had no insurance coverage. He needed several medications: Plavix, Coreg, Vasotec, Lipitor and Nitrostat. Good Samaritan Pharmacy & Health Services was able to get all of these for him for at no cost.

April

“It was hard to talk about what I was going through”. April has been back to our office several times since her initial visit and you can see in her face a sense of relief knowing she will be able to get the medications she so desperately needs.

Please share your story