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Frequently Asked Questions

Account Creation

How do I create an account with Blessings International?

We require that organizations apply for a customer account with us in order to place an order.
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After your organization is assigned a customer account number, individuals are encouraged to create their own myBlessings account access to place orders, view order info, make a payment, etc. myBlessings access can be created by anyone associated with an organization that has a Blessings International account.

What if my church does not have a formal 501(c)(3) letter from the IRS?

All churches are considered to be 501(c)(3) organizations even if they have not applied for formal recognition. The IRS will send a “no record church letter” upon request, and at no charge, to any church that calls with their EIN (Employer Identification Number). This request does not mean you are applying for formal recognition status. The IRS said all churches must have an EIN, resulting from completion of form SS4. The number to call to request your 501(c)(3) letter from the IRS is toll free 877-829-5500 Press 2 then 4 when prompted. This will connect you with the IRS Customer Service that deals only with tax exempt organizations. Please ask for a “no record church letter” when you call. We will accept a “no record church letter” in lieu of a 501(c)(3) letter. Here is a sample of the letter they will send at the request of a church official: 501(c)(3) No Record Church sample
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‍Form 1828 is the Tax Guide for Churches
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The IRS’s website is very informative if you have questions.

Who can place an order with Blessings International?

Any organization with a Blessings International account can place an order. However, a physician (MD or DO) is needed if prescription medications are included in your order. A dentist (DMD or DDS) may place an order for dental medicines and supplies. Any other persons are able to order over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplies for either international use or for use in the United States.

Order Info

When will I receive my order?

Orders will be shipped based on product availability and trip departure date.

What if I have a rush request?

The quickest way for us to process a rush order is if an order is placed online and by calling us to let us know about your rush needs.

How can I check the status of my order?

We encourage all customers to create a myBlessings account for convenient accessibility to their order information.

Products

What products do you carry?

We carry a large array of essential and specialized medicines for international and domestic use. We also offer vitamins, medical supplies, and a selection of items beneficial for medical missions (such as reading glasses, hygiene-related coloring books, etc.)

We have two catalogs: International Catalog (products available for international use) and US Catalog (products available for use within the United States).

How much do your products cost?

Please see our online catalog or order forms for detailed costs.

Where do you get your vitamins, medicines, and supplies?

We source our products both domestically and internationally.

My destination country requires us to have certain expiration dates. How can I make sure we receive products with good expiration dates?

If your destination country requires future expiration dates, please indicate that date on your order. We never ship expired medicines.

What does 1K stand for? What does 1M stand for?

1K means it has a count of 1,000.
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Formerly, our publications referred to this as 1M.

What does For Export Only and IFE mean?

This means these items are to be used only outside the United States. Once taken outside the U.S., the products cannot be returned to the U.S.

What are the expiration dates on my products?

Our expiration dates change frequently. If your destination country requires future expiration dates, provide that date with your order.

We never ship expired medicines.

What is A proforma, certificate of quality and authenticity, etc?

A proforma is a signed and sealed document that lists product names, expiration dates, and lot numbers.

A certificate of quality and authenticity states that the items are pure, safe to use, of good quality, etc.

A gift certificate states that these medicines are for humanitarian aid and they are not to be sold for profit.

A certificate of analysis is ordered for each “FOR EXPORT ONLY” item ordered. This document comes directly from the drug manufacturer and lists details of the chemical makeup of the drug.

Licensing/Legal Info

Can I place an order if my state is listed as non-licensed?

If your state is not listed and you have team members in multiple states, we are happy to send the order to a state that is listed so long as a physician in the state to which the medicine will be shipped signs the order and the order goes directly to the address on that physician’s license. As an alternative, if your state is not listed and you are not able to ship your order to a state that is listed, we would be glad to work with you to send your order directly to the country in which the medicine will be used.

Does the medical provider have to be licensed in the state where the medicine is shipped?

To assure appropriate control of the medicine being ordered, the medical provider providing a signature must have an active license in the state to which the medicine will be shipped.

Why Do Prescription Medicines Have To Be Shipped To The Practice Address On The Physician's License?

We are bound to the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy's requirements, and because of this, we can only ship to individuals and locations that are legally able to maintain pharmaceuticals.

(Please note, this requirement only applies to pharmaceutical orders, not to orders that are only over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or supplies.)

Shipping to the practice address on the physician's license provides proof that we are sending to a secure facility and to a medical professional who is legally able to maintain and dispense all medicines.

Most importantly, following this protocol protects the licenses of everyone involved.

Who can place an order with Blessings International?

Anyone can place an order; however, a physician (MD or DO) is needed if prescription medications are included in your order. A dentist (DMD or DDS) may place an order for dental medicines and supplies. Any other persons are able to order over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplies for either international use or for use in the US.

What are the expiration dates on my products?

Our expiration dates change frequently. If your destination country requires future expiration dates, provide that date with your order.

We never ship expired medicines.

Payment

What forms of payment do you accept?

Through myBlessings account access, you can pay by Master Card, Visa, Discover, and American Express. We also accept checks, wire transfers, and money orders.

Please note, we cannot take payments over the phone.

When do I pay for my order?

If it is your first time ordering, you will be asked to prepay.

If you are an existing customer in good standing, we will send an email invoice to your account’s primary contact and accounts payable contact once the order has shipped. We require payment upon receipt of your invoice.

I only placed one order; why do I have more than one invoice?

Sometimes it is necessary for us to ship the bulk of your order before all the products are available in our warehouse. If we are able to ship a subsequent order in time for you to receive it before your departure, we will create a back order which is shipped and billed separately.

Shipping/Returns

Why Do Prescription Medicines Have To Be Shipped To The Practice Address On The Physician's License?

How much is shipping?

All orders that are sent via UPS Ground or FedEx Freight to an address within the US will qualify for free shipping. For expedited orders (UPS Next-Day Air, 2nd-Day Air, 3-Day Select, and FedEx), Blessings International will cover what would be equivalent to UPS Ground or FedEx Freight. The organization placing the order will be responsible for the expedited portion of the services.

Orders shipped internationally (direct to the international location) will be eligible for free shipping for orders of $1,500 or more. For International shipments of less than $1,500, Blessings International will cover the costs of inland shipment to the port of export with the receiving organization being responsible for the remaining costs. For all international shipments, the receiving organization will be responsible for any destination services or costs such as customs fees, duties, taxes, in-country storage and delivery, etc.

When will I receive my order?

Orders will be shipped based on product availability and trip departure date.

What if I have a rush request?

The quickest way for us to process a rush order is if an order is placed online and by calling us to let us know about your rush needs.

How can I check the status of my order?

We encourage all customers to create a myBlessings account for convenient accessibility to their order information.

What happens if I need to return my shipment?

Miscellaneous

What does 1K stand for? what does 1M Stand for?

1K means it has a count of 1,000.
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Formerly, our publications referred to this as 1M.

What does For Export Only and IFE mean?

This means these items are to be used only outside the United States. Once taken outside the U.S., the products cannot be returned to the U.S.

What are the expiration dates on my products?

Our expiration dates change frequently. If your destination country requires future expiration dates, provide that date with your order.

We never ship expired medicines.

What is a proforma, certificate of quality and authenticity, etc?

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