NeedyMeds is a national nonprofit that has been working for over 27 years to make healthcare more affordable by providing information and tools to help people save on prescription medications. One of its offerings is the Drug Discount Card (DDC), which offers savings of up to 80% on prescription and over-the-counter medications (when prescribed), and is accepted at over 65,000 pharmacies nationwide. The DDC is open to anyone, regardless of income, residency, age, or insurance status.
We're building a cross-platform mobile application that allows users to digitally store and use their DDC, look up drug prices, compare costs across local pharmacies, and find educational resources - all in one accessible interface. Our goal is to make NeedyMeds’ offerings more accessible and convenient for users who rely primarily on mobile devices.
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The NeedyMeds DDC Mobile App offers the following primary features:
- Medication Lookup: Enter a drug name, quantity, and location, sorting results by price or distance.
- Digital DDC Card: Display a pharmacy's DDC card, formatted for easy presentation.
- Pharmacy Locator: Search for nearby participating pharmacies, updated weekly.
- Educational Resources: Explore NeedyMeds's free clinic listings, assistance programs, savings tips, and answers to FAQs.
Here's a high-level overview of the application's technical architecture (subject to change):
The NeedyMeds Engineer Guide contains guidelines for this project's engineers to follow for style, development, and more.
For inquiries about this project, contact our Tech Leads:
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Om Arya | omarya@umd.edu |
| Annie Nguyen | annie251@umd.edu |