Quality healthcare, supported by complex medical technology, is not available to everyone. Through Direct Relief International, manufacturers, distributors, and medical facilities are donating to health institutions serving the poor and disaster-affected worldwide.
How the Product Donations Program Works:
• Direct Relief International is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and provides contributors with documentation for tax purposes.
• Direct Relief International abides by the World Health Organization’s guidelines in accepting product donations. Direct Relief is a member of the Partnership for Quality Medical Donations (PQMD) and adheres to high standards in the delivery of medical products to underserved people affected by poverty and disasters around the world.
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Manufacturers/Distributors: Contact Anthoula Randopoulos at (805) 964-4767, ext. 153 or email arandopoulos@directrelief.org.
Healthcare Facilities: (hospitals, clinics, nursing homes): Use our online contact form or contact Sarah Eyman at (805) 964-4767, ext. 100
Individuals: We apologize, but due to California Pharmacy law, Direct Relief cannot accept medical products from individuals.
• Medical product offers are evaluated based on the specific needs of charitable health facilities and programs that Direct Relief supports worldwide. Staff evaluates these specific needs and discerns the appropriate medical products for a given situation.
• Upon approval of donation, please provide the following information before donations are shipped:
- Product Name
- NDC/Product Number
- Product Description
- Lot Number (if available)
- Unit (include per case)
- Quantity
- Expiration Dates (if any)
• Incoming contributions are received and housed at Direct Relief International’s warehouse in Santa Barbara. Pharmaceuticals are stored in a secure area licensed by the California State Board of Pharmacy and the Food and Drug Administration. We have licensed pharmacists on staff.
• Impact Reports are submitted to manufacturers, which identify the worldwide programs the donations are supporting.
If you have questions or require more information, please use our online contact form or call Direct Relief at (805) 964-4767.