Does our camp have to require parents to use CampRx?
No. You can choose to make it optional. Please note, however, that few parents will choose to pay for a service that you’ve been providing at no cost. Our fees are also 25% higher if you don’t require parents to use our service. If you’re uncertain about requiring CampRx at your camp, we suggest a pilot program for one session or for a limited number of campers. Once you and your camp’s families have experienced CampRx, we’re confident you’ll choose to make it mandatory.
How are the medications packaged?
Each dose of medication is packaged by date and time of dosing along with any other medications due to be administered at the same time of day. They are sealed in a medication strip package with a detailed label that includes the camper’s name, date of birth, medications enclosed, date and time to be administered and any special instructions. The strip is then rolled and placed in a small box ( a few inches on each side) with a slot at the top to pull out each dos. Your staff simply pulls out each dose, tears open the perforated packet, and hands the camper his medications.
Can you package over the counter (OTC) medications such as vitamins, Benadryl or Claritin?
Yes. When parents register they provide us with detailed information regarding over the counter medications, including dose and time of administration. Our pharmacy will package them with any prescription medications dosed at the same time of day. Our pharmacy obtains outstanding volume discounts on OTC medications, so parents may enjoy significant savings on these items.
Can you package medications campers use on an “as needed” basis?
Yes. We package “as needed” medications separately and send them labeled with directions for administration.
Can you package inhalers, prescription creams, drops, and liquid medicines?
Yes. They are included in separate, resealable packages marked for special dosing.
What about injectables?
We handle some injectables, such as growth hormone, but we cannot supply insulin and many other injectable medications.
How much does CampRx cost?
Our service is always free to your camp. Parents pay a modest fee that depends on length of session and whether your camp requires CampRx. For camps that require the use of CampRx the cost is $15 for sessions of up to one week and $30 for all other sessions, up to and including the entire summer. The charges are $20 and $40, respectively, for camps that offer CampRx as an option. We also offer a year-round service for $20 per month. These charges are in addition to any cost for campers’ medications.
What about scholarship students who can’t afford CampRx?
We provide our service free to scholarship students if your camp requires our service.
What if parents refuse to use CampRx?
We will work with you to minimize the problem of uncooperative parents. We have found that how CampRx is presented to parents makes a tremendous difference. We can create a system of reminders (via email, phone, and regular mail) that can actually boost parents’ compliance with your medication rules. Of course, it’s up to you to decide how to handle parents who completely refuse to comply.
What if parents have medication questions or problems?
You can refer them to us. With the exception of questions about how your camp’s medication policies and practices, we can handle any inquiries and solve all problems via our 24-hour toll-free hotline at 1-877-302-3881.
When do the medications arrive at camp?
We prefer to ship the medications so that they arrive two days before each session begins. This gives us an extra day to handle any last-minute requests from parents. If you have storage or logistical problems, however, we can ship the medications whenever you prefer.
What if a camper is going to camp for eight weeks? Do you send all the medications at once?
No, because insurance rules require that we obtain and ship only one month’s supply of medication at a time. If a camper will need more than one month’s supply of medication, the doctor must write the prescription with refills. We will arrange to have the medications refilled and shipped to camp at the appropriate time.
What if a camper’s refill date is part way through camp. How do you handle that?
If the refill date falls during camp, the medication will arrive before camp begins and the parents’ insurance will not be billed until the refill date. Subsequent refills will be sent as needed and the billing delayed as needed.
WWhat about as-needed medications for our camp infirmary?
We supply free as-needed medications (such as Benadryl, Tylenol, and Ibuprofen) to camps that require parents to use our service. You tell us how much you need and we send it before the start of your first session, already prepackaged and ready to use.
How do we handle trips away from camp?
Our packaging is portable, tearproof, and waterproof, making it ideal for overnights away from camp. Your staff can simply tear off the number of doses needed for each camper and tuck them in a backpack. They can retain the empty dose packets as a record that medications were administered.
Does our camp have to register online?
No. You may register by phone by calling our toll-free number. We can also handle the registration for you using information from your web site, Just let us know your preference.
Does our recordkeeping change?
CampRx can dramatically simplify your staff’s recordkeeping. Your staff can retain the empty packets as a record that medications were administered, eliminating the need to make entries in a log at the same time campers are receiving their medication. Once the rush is over, your staff can use the empty packets to make log entries. Alternatively, they can initial the writable surface of the dose packets and do away with the log altogether. What your staff chooses to do will depend on their comfort level and your state regulations.
Is your pharmacy reliable?
Completely. Our pharmacy is one of the largest direct-mail pharmacies in the country. It is a major provider of medications to all types of health care facilities. Our pharmacy is also located only a few miles from our office, facilitating communication and making it easy to address any questions or problems that may arise during the summer.
Will you notify parents when a camper’s medications are prepared and shipped?
Yes. We understand the importance of keeping parents informed at all stages of the process. We provide email confirmation upon receipt of prescriptions and insurance information. Parents receive another email when we ship a camper’s medications to camp.
How do I contact CampRx if I have further questions?
You can email us at oshea@camprx.com or you can call our toll-free number at 1-877-302-3881.