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Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of dispensing generic pharmaceutical products to qualified patients, physicians and/or pharmacies. In one embodiment, the methods generally involve a plurality of sources of generic pharmaceutical products transferring generic pharmaceutical products to one or more charitable foundations. The one or more charitable foundations further transfer the generic pharmaceutical products to a centralized sourcing agent and distributor. Alternatively, the sources of generic pharmaceutical products may transfer the same directly to the centralized sourcing agent and distributor. The centralized sourcing agent and distributor compiles information provided by a plurality of patients; using this information and substantially universal criteria, the centralized sourcing agent and distributor identifies patients that are qualified to purchase the received generic pharmaceutical products at reduced prices; and dispenses the received generic pharmaceutical products to qualified patients at their request and in accordance with their prescription. Alternatively, the centralized sourcing agent and distributor may dispense the received generic pharmaceutical products directly to physicians or to pharmacies for future distribution to appropriate patients. Still further, the centralized sourcing agent and distributor may dispense generic pharmaceutical products, which it receives directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers or other sources, to one or more charitable foundations. The one or more charitable foundations may then dispense the appropriate generic pharmaceutical products to qualifying patients, physicians and/or pharmacies.

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