Donate medicines online with Farmacia Maria Cristina and Prati-Care Onlus's Christmas charity initiative. From December 19th to 31st, your gesture of solidarity becomes care for those who cannot access essential medicines.
How the Suspended Drug Works
Il Farmaco Sospeso (Suspended Medicine) is a drug donation project inspired by the Neapolitan tradition of "suspended coffee." It allows those living in healthcare poverty to receive essential care through a simple and secure donation.
3 Steps to Donate Health:
1. Choose your donation amount Decide how much to donate based on your means.
2. The price of the medicines is already discounted, this will be our contribution to the charity initiative.
3. Medicines reach those in need Prati-Care Onlus purchases and distributes medicines through humanitarian missions in Italy and around the world
Your Concrete Impact
✓ With €5 you can buy diabetes medicines,
✓ With €10 you guarantee antibiotics
✓ With €12 you can finance flu medicines
✓ Antibiotic eye drops for €15
✓ With €25 food supplements
Farmacia Maria Cristina, a historic Turin healthcare facility located at Corso Alcide De Gasperi 69, is collaborating with Prati-Care Onlus for this Christmas solidarity campaign.
Who is Prati-Care Onlus?
Volunteer Association for International Health Cooperation
Active in Turin for over 10 years with:
- Professional doctors and pharmacists
- Qualified volunteers
- Verified healthcare projects
- Interventions in humanitarian emergencies
https://praticare.altervista.org
Where Drug Donations Go
Medicines purchased with your donations support:
International Missions
Countries with structural health deficiencies where access to medicines is limited or impossible
Local Assistance in Italy
Families in financial difficulty who give up on healthcare, elderly people living alone, and homeless people
Social and Health Projects
Healthcare cooperation programs coordinated by healthcare professionals
Humanitarian Emergencies
Rapid interventions in crisis situations requiring urgent medication
Benefits of Online Donation
Why Donate Medicines Online?
🌐 Accessible everywhere - Donate even if you are not from Turin ⏰ Available 24/7 - No time limits 🔒 Secure payment - Certified protected system 📱 Fast and simple - Complete the donation in 2 minutes 📊 Trackable - Receive confirmation and updates via email 💝 Shareable - Invite friends and family to participate
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Suspended Medicine
How can I donate medicines in Turin?
You can donate medicines online through this site or by visiting Farmacia Maria Cristina at Corso Alcide De Gasperi 69, Turin.
What medicines are purchased with donations?
Mavosten forte, Paracetamol syrup, Nurofen syrup, Ibuprofen 400/600, Bentelan, Eye drops (antibiotics), Metformin, Antihypertensives (also combined with HCTZ/ACE/sartans), Gentalyn beta, Ivermectin, Albendazole, Augmentin, Fosfomycin, Vermox, Diclofenac, Anauran, Paracetamol 1000/500, Tachidol, Folic acid/B12 supplements (pregnancy), Iron, Bassado, Dressing MATERIAL.
How does drug distribution work?
Prati-Care Onlus purchases drugs and distributes them through its verified network of projects in Italy and abroad, in collaboration with institutions
Transparency and Reporting
Commitment to Transparency
✓ All funds raised are transferred in full to Prati-Care Onlus ✓ Detailed final report with amounts, drugs purchased and destinations ✓ Certified procedures for drug purchase and distribution ✓ Complete traceability of each donation
Final report will include:
- Total donations collected online and in pharmacies
- Number and type of drugs purchased
- Projects benefited and number of people helped
- Testimonials from supported projects
Share the Suspended Drug Initiative
After you donate, help us multiply the impact:
📱 Share on social media with #FarmacoSospeso #NataleSolidale #Turin #PratiCare
💌 Forward to whoever you know - the more we are, the more we can help
🗣️ Tell your friends, family, and colleagues about the initiative .
🎁 Give a donation - a truly special Christmas gift
Solidarity Christmas 2025: Make a Difference
This year your Christmas can brighten someone's future.
It doesn't take a grand gesture to make a difference. Even a small donation, multiplied by many generous hearts, becomes a wave of solidarity that reaches those most in need.
Healthcare is a fundamental right. With the Suspended Medicine, you help ensure it for those at risk of being excluded for financial reasons.
🎄 Donate Now and Give the Gift of Health this Christmas
Choose your amount and complete your donation in just a few clicks.
You will receive an immediate confirmation by email.
Your generosity is the most precious gift anyone can receive.
Thank you so much for being part of the change.
Maria Cristina Pharmacy & Prati-Care Onlus
