Dispensary of the Ajijic delegation. Photo: Archive.

Sofía Medeles(Ajijic).-  A dispensary instituted by the Ajijic delegation has been providing people in need with their necessary medicines, according to Maximiano Macías Arceo, who is in charge of the office.

Macías Arceo explained that it is mainly Health Center patients and the elderly who come for medicines that include analgesics, anti-inflammatories, vitamins, some diabetes medicines, and supplies such as insulin syringes. Macías Arceo said that he collaborates with Health Center staff, who send their patients for medicine if their pharmacy is unable to provide them. 

The delegation’s program is operating in cooperation with the NGO Social Networks Project and the Alégrate Foundation to provide controlled medicines for diabetic patients. In addition, a donated wheelchair and crutches can be loaned to anyone who needs them.

The dispensary is still receiving donations of non-expired and non-controlled medicines, which can be dropped off at the delegation across from the Ajijic plaza from 9 am to 3 pm. A medical prescription is required to acquire needed medicines.

Translated by MaryAnne Marble