partnerships@afro-health.org
AfroHealth Inc. is a Washington, D.C.–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit and licensed pharmaceutical distributor working to expand responsible medication access through compliant redistribution partnerships.
We collaborate with pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare systems, and licensed healthcare organizations to help redirect eligible surplus medicines to underserved communities through secure and professionally managed distribution pathways.
Healthcare organizations may generate eligible surplus pharmaceutical inventory due to:
✓ Inventory changes
✓ Product transitions or replacements
✓ Excess purchasing
✓ Short-dated but viable stock
✓ Operational or formulary adjustments
AfroHealth Inc. provides a compliant and accountable pathway that helps reduce unnecessary pharmaceutical waste while supporting healthcare access initiatives.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers or authorized healthcare organizations contact AfroHealth Inc. to discuss available inventory and potential donation opportunities.
Products are reviewed for regulatory compliance, product integrity, expiration dating, storage conditions, documentation, and operational suitability.
Eligible products are transferred through compliant pharmaceutical distribution processes designed to maintain supply chain integrity and accountability.
Accepted products are distributed through approved healthcare and community partners serving underserved patient populations.
To protect patient safety and maintain supply chain integrity, AfroHealth Inc. only considers medications that are:
✓ Unexpired
✓ Properly stored
✓ Sealed and untampered
✓ Sourced directly from licensed manufacturers or authorized healthcare organizations
For regulatory and safety reasons, AfroHealth Inc. does not accept:
✕ Controlled substances
✕ Expired medications
✕ Opened or tampered products
✕ Donations from individual patients
AfroHealth Inc. operates under regulatory oversight as a pharmaceutical distributor licensed by the D.C. Board of Pharmacy.
Our operational framework emphasizes:
✓ Licensed pharmaceutical distribution oversight
✓ Product verification and documentation
✓ Secure storage and handling procedures
✓ Supply chain accountability and traceability
✓ Regulatory compliance and operational transparency
These safeguards help ensure that all accepted products meet appropriate safety and integrity standards.
AfroHealth Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Eligible pharmaceutical donations may qualify for charitable tax deductions, including potential enhanced deductions applicable to certain inventory donations under federal tax provisions.
Donors should consult their legal and tax advisors regarding eligibility and applicable requirements.
Responsible redistribution of eligible medicines can help:
✓ Reduce pharmaceutical waste
✓ Support underserved communities
✓ Strengthen healthcare access initiatives
✓ Assist healthcare providers serving vulnerable populations
✓ Promote more sustainable healthcare supply practices
Every eligible medicine redirected through a compliant system represents an opportunity to improve access to care.
AfroHealth Inc. welcomes collaboration with:
✓ Pharmaceutical manufacturers
✓ Healthcare systems
✓ Hospital pharmacies
✓ Pharmaceutical wholesalers
✓ Licensed healthcare organizations
Together, we can help build a more responsible and sustainable medication access ecosystem.
partnerships@afro-health.org
Please note: AfroHealth Inc. maintains a highly secure and compliant supply chain. We accept only eligible medications directly from licensed healthcare facilities and manufacturers in accordance with all applicable laws and product integrity standards. AfroHealth Inc. does not and cannot accept controlled substances, expired medications, opened/tampered products, or donations from individual patients.
