Last Updated on June 25, 2025
Across the country, people face tough decisions every day. Some skip groceries to pay for prescriptions. Others put off refilling medications because they simply can’t afford them. For families caring for children, aging parents, or loved ones with chronic illnesses, the rising cost of healthcare can feel overwhelming and isolating.
NeedyMeds is here to help. We’re a nonprofit that connects people to healthcare savings programs at no cost and without requiring personal information. But our work is only possible because of the people who believe in the importance of affordable care. One such supporter is a family inspired by the compassion of their late father, a pharmacist who saw the challenges his patients faced.
Phil Greer: A Pharmacist Who Never Stopped Caring
Phil Greer (1934–2010) spent his life helping others through his work as a pharmacist. He owned Ami Drug in Manhattan, New York, and later worked in larger retail pharmacies after relocating to Phoenix, Arizona. Phil wasn’t just filling prescriptions. He was the kind of pharmacist who would open his store after hours to help a sick child or spend extra time answering questions about medications and treatments.
Throughout his career, one thing never sat right with him: seeing people walk away without the medicine they needed because they couldn’t afford it. Phil did what he could, offering help when possible, but the larger issue remained unsolved.
A Family’s Way of Giving Back
After Phil passed away in 2010, his children wanted to honor the values he lived by. That search led them to NeedyMeds.
Amy Greer and Mark Murphy, Ida Greer, Andy and Allison Greer, and Lawrence and Emily Greer chose to support NeedyMeds through donations. Their contributions not only reflect Phil’s dedication to helping others but also allow thousands of people to get the support they need today.
“Supporting NeedyMeds is a very meaningful way for us to honor our dad,” says Amy Greer. “We believe he would have loved what this organization does and what it stands for.”
What NeedyMeds Offers
NeedyMeds provides a wide range of free tools and resources to help people reduce their healthcare costs. No sign-up is required, and no personal data is collected. Here are some of the ways we help:
- Prescription Assistance Programs: Offer free or low-cost medications to those who qualify.
- Drug Discount Card: Can be used at more than 65,000 pharmacies and saves users up to 80 percent.
- Diagnosis-Based Assistance: Helps people find programs based on specific health conditions.
People come to NeedyMeds because they are struggling. Whether they lack insurance, are stuck with high out-of-pocket costs, or are caught in coverage gaps, we provide guidance, resources, and a sense of hope.
How You Can Make a Difference
We’re grateful for the Greer family’s ongoing support. Their story is a powerful reminder that real change often starts with one person who chooses to care.
Phil Greer believed in treating people with dignity and compassion. Thanks to the support of his family, that legacy continues. Their generosity helps NeedyMeds reach more people and ease the burden of healthcare costs across the country.
His story is a reminder that small actions and everyday kindness can lead to lasting change. Whether you’re a caregiver, a healthcare provider, a patient, or someone who’s been through your own challenges with medical costs, you can help others find the support they need.
Here are a few ways to get involved as an individual:
- Make a donation in memory of someone who believed in helping others
- Share NeedyMeds with someone who might need it
- Distribute our free resources in your community
For any inquiries regarding donations, please reach out to our Director of Development, Carla Dellaporta, at carla@needymeds.org
NeedyMeds also offers partnerships for organizations, health facilities, and non profits, who can:
- Become a Drug Discount Partner: We offer organizations the ability to become a branded drug discount partner, allowing them to issue drug discount cards at their facilities.
- Use our PAP Tracker Software: PAPTracker is a web-based, HIPAA-compliant software designed for organizations that help patients apply for assistance programs.
- Buy our data: We offer affordable licensing partnerships to put our extensive database of drug discounts and assistance programs directly into your workflow.
If interested in any of these partnerships, please contact our President, Ruth Rowe, at ruth@needymeds.org.
Every action helps someone get one step closer to the care they need.
Join Us
Support NeedyMeds today by donating, spreading the word, or sharing our services with someone in need. Together, we can help more people afford the care they deserve—one story, one prescription, one family at a time.
