Pharmacy

PHARMACY SERVICES

For added convenience, Mariposa provides full-service pharmacies on the campuses in Nogales and Rio Rico. The efficiency of our on-site pharmacies has proven to be an extremely valuable asset to patients and Mariposa providers. And, as a benefit to our outlying clientele, the pharmacy makes daily prescription deliveries to the Family Health Center in Patagonia and the Mariposa Tubac Regional Health Center in Tubac.

Mariposa Pharmacy at Rio Rico is Open! Contact us at (520) 223-4398

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Mariposa’s Clinical Pharmacy team works with your healthcare provider to optimize your medication use. The Clinical Pharmacy team may reach out to you to review your medications regardless of your pharmacy of choice. This service is available to all Mariposa patients at no charge.

Please feel free to reach out to Mariposa Pharmacy at 520-377-5417 with any questions you may have about your medications.

Community Health Centers: Putting 340B Savings Directly Back Into Patient Care

Across our communities, Community Health Centers (CHCs) stand as pillars of accessible and quality healthcare. Through participation in the federal 340B program, CHCs are able to purchase essential medications at discounted rates—a critical benefit that, by law, requires every dollar saved to be reinvested into direct patient care.

At Mariposa Community Health Center (MCHC), this commitment is more than a mandate—it is our mission. Every cent saved through 340B is used to reduce prescription costs, broaden primary and preventive service offerings, and provide essential support services such as transportation and translation assistance.

MCHC’s sliding fee scale ensures that the cost of care never stands in the way of a patient’s health journey. For those who do not qualify for the sliding fee service and are unable to afford their medications, the 340B pricing is extended, guaranteeing that no patient ever leaves without their necessary prescriptions.

Using 340B funds, MCHC also ensures that transportation barriers are also eliminated, with free rides available to anyone needing to reach our facilities and free prescription delivery ensuring medications arrive when they’re needed most.

340B savings also empower innovation. MCHC recently launched a diabetic retinopathy program, investing in state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technology to offer on-site eye screenings for patients with diabetes. This program provides rapid results—sometimes preventing patients from traveling over 60 miles for a diagnosis—saving both time and vision.

The positive impacts extend further. With 340B savings, MCHC has hired additional healthcare providers and expanded its facilities, allowing for improved access and timely appointments for primary and preventive care. This investment in staff and infrastructure leads to earlier detection and treatment of illness, ultimately reducing the burden on the broader health system.

What distinguishes Community Health Centers, like MCHC, is a steadfast accountability framework. We are routinely audited by federal authorities, report annually on outcomes, and are governed by boards led by the very patients we serve. This structure ensures transparency and upholds Congress’s vision for the 340B program: to expand access, reduce costs, and strengthen care for the individuals who need it most.

The loss of the 340B program would have profound consequences, jeopardizing access to healthcare and life-saving medications for the most vulnerable among us. For our community, and for countless others, the importance of 340B cannot be overstated.