Manhattan pharmacy offers free diabetic supplies to uninsured patients

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A Manhattan pharmacy that has provided free medications to patients for nearly two years is now also offering free at-home diabetic supplies.

The Dispensary of Hope Pharmacy opened close to two years ago. It is owned by Via Christi.

“The patient has a zero dollar charge when they leave,” Kevin Oehme, director of pharmacy for Via Christi Manhattan, said.

New diabetic supply program

Oehme said patients receiving diabetes medications did not always know how much to use because the amount depends on blood sugar levels at the time…

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