Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals: Katrina Health Response, Recovery, and Rebuilding Transforming Example

Situation

As a result of the devastating consequences of Hurricane Katrina, many patients in affected areas have been left without access to necessary medications. In addition, many companion animals and livestock have been injured or displaced and are in need of vaccines, pharmaceuticals, medical products, and/or professional services.

Solution

To assist those affected, Wyeth set in motion several new initiatives to help patients obtain their prescription medicines. Wyeth began partnering with licensed pharmacies to provide up to a free 30-day replacement supply of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals products to affected patients, allowing time for these patients to regain access to their insurance or social programs. The program runs from August 31 through September 30. Likewise, Wyeth implemented an emergency response to patients in affected areas who are enrolled in the Patient Assistance Program (PAP). For 60 days beginning September 6, Wyeth will, upon individual request, immediately repeat the shipment of any current prescriptions, regardless of the time interval since the last filling. Additionally, until October 31, 2005, for patients in the affected areas, Wyeth will waive some the requirements normally necessary for enrollment in Wyeth’s PAP. Wyeth also has been working with several relief agencies, including FEMA, Second Harvest, Americares and Project Hope on prescription and consumer product donations.

To help injured and displaced animals affected by the storm, Wyeth’s Fort Dodge Animal Health is donating vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and other needed medical products for companion animals and livestock. The company is working with veterinarians in affected areas as well as those around the country who are sending emergency veterinary teams or sheltering animals. It is also working to provide needed products to the respective state veterinary medical associations, Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) and a multitude of relief and rescue organizations. In addition, Fort Dodge has offered the professional services of some of our own veterinarians.

Wyeth provided a $1 million cash donation to relief agencies, including the American Red Cross and The Children’s Health Fund, that are leading the way in assisting those living in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida who were affected by Hurricane Katriana. The Company also established a matching gift program for employees worldwide in conjunction with the American Red Cross.

Better Health & Lower Costs

Wyeth’s efforts will assist patients without access to necessary medications obtain their prescription medicines and allow time for these patients to regain access to their insurance or social programs. In addition, these efforts will assist those individuals who may be temporarily undergoing financial hardships receive needed prescription medicines or consumer products. Finally, Wyeth’s efforts are helping to ensure necessary vaccines, pharmaceuticals, medical products, and professional services are provided for companion animals and livestock.