Mayor James J. Fiorentini > Press Release

August 3, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

HaverhillMeds Program Paying Dividends for City, Saving Taxpayers Over $131,000

HAVERHILL- Mayor James J. Fiorentini announced that the HaverhillMeds Program, which provides more affordable Canadian prescription drugs for current and retired City employees and their families, continues to grow in popularity and savings for the City.

Enrollment in the program has increased from 123 to 183 in the last quarter of the fiscal year, March 1 – June 1, 2007.  The meant a program savings increase from $38,165.89 to $57,525.32 in just three months.

“I am pleased to report that the HaverhillMeds program has saved the City’s taxpayers a total of $131,366 in just one year since we implemented this program in July, 2006.  This is saving more money every day for the City’s health plan,” Mayor Fiorentini stated.

The HaverhillMeds program allows retired and current City employees to purchase their prescription medications by mail order through Canada at about 40% less cost, saving the City money through lower medication costs.  This benefit is provided through CanaRx Services Inc. of Detroit, MI.

“I want to join the fine efforts of the Human Resources and Benefits departments in encouraging City employees to sign up for the program.  It’s obviously working well,” the Mayor added.