United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has teamed up with the FamilyWize Prescription discount program to provide prescription discounts to thousands of individuals in Rutherford and Cannon Counties. From July 1st of 2013 to June 30 2014 $1553 was saved by 13 people in Woodbury. This is in comparison to $176,543 that was saved by 3018 people in Murfreesboro. The FamilyWize program is a unique national grassroots community initiative offering free prescription assistance to millions of Americans in partnership with United way. The program is dedicated to reducing the cost of prescription medicine for individuals and families through distribution of free prescription savings cards. The cards may be used by anyone in need and are provided free through the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. FamilyWize and the United Way have helped nearly 7 million people nationwide save close to $700 million on the medicines they need to live healthy lives. Almost 1000 United Ways distribute the cards in the communities they serve. For more information about FamilyWize visit www.yourlocaluw.org or contact United Way at 893-7303
