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Emergency Pharmacy Field Kit — Evidence Based Care

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Emergency Pharmacy Field Kit (EPFK)

When You're Miles From Help, Have the Medications That Can Save Your Life

Standard first aid kits treat cuts and scrapes. The EPFK gives you prescription-grade medications and clear protocols to manage serious illness and injury when a hospital is hours, or days, away.

  • Physician-curated emergency medication kit
  • Designed for remote travel and austere environments
  • Critical medications not found in standard first aid kits
  • Includes field manual with medical protocols and instructions
  • Developed with Army medics, Special Forces medics, and field physicians
Rx Required · IncludedAvailable Nationwide at LaunchRetail $550 · $690 with Condition 1 Case
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Physician Curated

Designed by medical professionals, Army medics, and SF medics for austere field environments.

Emergency Ready

Access critical medications when professional help is not immediately available.

Travel Ready

Built for expeditions, remote travel, natural disasters, and extended off-grid scenarios.

Clear Protocols

Includes a field manual with step-by-step guidance for proper medication use.

Medical Grade

Goes far beyond standard first aid kits with prescription medications and clinical tools.

What It Is

What Is the Emergency Pharmacy Field Kit?

The Emergency Pharmacy Field Kit (EPFK) is a physician-directed emergency prescription medication kit: a curated supply of prescription antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and emergency medications, organized in a field case with a color-coded protocol manual, and dispensed only after a licensed provider reviews your medical intake and determines what is clinically appropriate for you.

Austere Medicine Consultants designs, assembles, and ships the kit and handles all non-clinical logistics. All clinical evaluation and prescribing is performed exclusively by licensed clinicians through AMC Medicine LTD, an independent physician-owned medical practice.

The EPFK is not an over-the-counter first aid kit and it is not a subscription. It is built for one purpose: giving prepared households, travelers, and teams legitimate, personally prescribed medications before an emergency — with the field protocols to use them responsibly.

The Reality

When Medical Help Isn't Available

These aren't hypothetical situations. They happen every day — and when they do, the gap between standard first aid and real medical capability becomes critical.

Remote travel hours from the nearest hospital

Natural disasters where pharmacies are closed or inaccessible

Delayed emergency response in rural or off-grid areas

Supply chain shortages during large-scale crises

International travel in regions with unreliable medical infrastructure

Grid-down or EMP events that knock out hospitals and communication systems

Without EPFK
  • Wait hours or days for medication access
  • Rely on basic OTC options that won't treat serious illness
  • Hope the infection or injury resolves on its own
  • Risk complications from delayed treatment
With EPFK
  • Immediate access to prescription-grade medications
  • Clear field manual protocols to guide treatment decisions
  • Antibiotics, antivirals, anti-inflammatories, and more on hand
  • Confidence and capability when it matters most

Simple Process

How the EPFK Works

From order to your door, we've made the process as streamlined as possible while maintaining the medical standards required for prescription medications. You are only charged for what a licensed provider prescribes.

  1. Order — Your Card Is Authorized, Not Charged

    When you place your order, an authorization hold is placed on your card for the kit price. No money is captured yet — the hold simply secures your order while the medical review happens.

  2. Complete Your Medical Intake

    You complete a quick online patient intake form covering your health history, current medications, and allergies. The process is straightforward and typically takes about 10 minutes from your device.

  3. A Licensed Provider Reviews Your Intake

    A licensed medical provider reviews your information within 2 business days and determines which EPFK medications are clinically appropriate for your health profile. Payment is not a prescription — prescribing decisions always remain with the provider.

Then One of Three Things Happens

Everything Is Appropriate

The full kit is approved. The authorized amount is captured, and your complete EPFK ships: case, field manual, and organizational materials in one package, and your prescription medications shipped separately by the licensed pharmacy — both in non-descript, discreet packaging.

Part of the Kit Is Appropriate

If a medication is not right for your health profile, the provider may substitute a clinically appropriate alternate. Where an item is removed instead, your charge is adjusted — the authorization is captured only for the adjusted amount, or the difference is refunded, depending on processing timing. You pay only for what is prescribed.

The Kit Is Not Appropriate for You

If the provider determines the EPFK is not clinically appropriate, no prescription is issued and you are not charged: the authorization hold is released (or refunded, depending on processing timing). Release timing on your statement depends on your card issuer — typically a few business days.

Important: The EPFK requires a valid provider consultation. This ensures you receive medications that are appropriate for your health profile and that you understand how to use them safely. Consultation and prescription fees are included in the purchase price. At launch, EPFK will be available to adult residents of all 50 states.

Clinical Leadership

Meet Our Physicians

Every EPFK evaluation is performed by a licensed clinician. These are the physicians who lead that work — and the company behind the kit.

Portrait of Matthew J. Bertini, MD

Matthew J. Bertini, MD

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

  • Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine
  • Fellow, Academy of Operational Medicine
  • Licensed Physician and Surgeon, Illinois (IDFPR)
  • NPI 1639463458

15 years clinical practice — Hospital Medicine, Operational Medicine

Portrait of Matthew McClanahan, MD

Matthew McClanahan, MD

Chief Medical Officer, AMC Medicine LTD

  • Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Licensed Physician and Surgeon, Illinois (IDFPR)

16 years clinical practice — Hospital Medicine

Portrait of John McClanahan, DO

John McClanahan, DO

Director of Pediatrics, AMC Medicine LTD

  • Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine
  • Licensed Physician, Texas Medical Board
  • NPI 1275866212

18 years clinical practice — Family Medicine, Mission Medicine

Austere Medicine Consultants handles products, logistics, and operations — all non-clinical duties. All patient care, including every EPFK evaluation and prescription, is provided exclusively through AMC Medicine LTD, a physician-owned medical practice.

Our Mission

Why We Created the EPFK

The team behind Austere Medicine Consultants has spent years operating in environments where the nearest hospital was hours away — or didn’t exist at all. That experience revealed a consistent, critical gap in emergency preparedness: prescription medications.

Most people build emergency kits with bandages, splints, and OTC medications. But when a serious infection sets in, or when nausea makes eating impossible, or when an allergic reaction escalates — those kits fall short. The EPFK was built to fill that gap with medically sound, field-tested solutions.

Born From Field Experience

The EPFK was developed by civilian physicians, Army healthcare providers, Special Forces medics, and Ranger medics with extensive experience managing medical emergencies in austere, resource-limited environments.

The Gap We Identified

Standard first aid kits treat surface-level injuries. Serious illness — infections, respiratory emergencies, severe GI illness, allergic reactions — requires real medications. Those medications were only accessible in clinical settings. Until now.

The Goal

To give prepared individuals, families, and professionals access to the same quality of medical tools normally reserved for clinical settings — packaged for field use with clear guidance on how to use them responsibly.

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See It In Action

Watch Before You Decide

See exactly what's inside, why it was chosen, and how to use it when there's no hospital in sight.

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Tim
Wilderness and Survival Expert

Developed with Army Special Forces medics and field physicians with combined decades of austere-environment experience.

In This Video You'll Learn

  • Why standard first aid kits fail when it counts most
  • The exact medications inside the EPFK and why each one matters
  • How the field protocols work — even with no medical background
  • Real scenarios where the EPFK is the difference between life and death
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Built For You

Who This Kit Is For

The EPFK was designed for anyone who understands that being prepared isn't paranoia — it's responsibility.

Remote Travelers

Adventurers heading into backcountry, international locations, or areas with limited medical access.

Homesteaders & Off-Grid Families

Households that prioritize self-reliance and need dependable medical capability at home.

Preparedness-Minded Households

Individuals building comprehensive emergency preparedness plans for any scenario.

Medical Professionals
Expedition Teams
Disaster Preparedness Planners

Who the EPFK Is Not For

The EPFK is a premium, physician-led product with a real medical review. It is not the right fit for everyone:

  • It is not for emergencies happening right now — if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
  • It is not a substitute for health insurance, a primary care physician, or ongoing treatment of chronic conditions.
  • It is not for anyone unwilling to complete a medical intake — every kit requires a licensed provider review, and prescriptions are never guaranteed.
  • It is not a generic first-aid kit — if bandages and OTC basics are all you need, a standard kit costs far less.

Full Inventory

What's Actually Inside the Kit

Every medication in the EPFK was selected by medical professionals for its effectiveness in managing common and serious field emergencies. No fluff, no fillers.

Antibiotics
  • Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin) — 28 tablets
  • Azithromycin — Two (2) Z-Packs, 12 tablets total
  • Cephalexin (Keflex) — 28 tablets
  • Doxycycline (Vibramycin) — 21 tablets
Antivirals & Antifungals
  • Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) — 10 tablets
  • Ivermectin — 20 tablets
  • Fluconazole (Diflucan) — 4 tablets
  • Probiotic Formula — 30 count
Pain & Inflammation
  • Naproxen (Aleve Rx) — 30 tablets
  • Ibuprofen — 30 tablets
  • Prednisone (Steroid) — 30 tablets
  • Acetaminophen — 30 tablets
  • Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) — 30 tablets
GI & Nausea
  • Ondansetron (Zofran) — 30 tablets
  • Loperamide (Imodium Rx) — 30 tablets
  • Famotidine (Pepcid Rx) — 30 tablets
  • Docusate (Stool Softener) — 30 tablets
  • Phenazopyridine (UTI Relief) — 6 tablets
Allergy & Respiratory
  • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl Rx) — 30 tablets
  • Loratadine (Claritin Rx) — 30 tablets
  • Guaifenesin — 20 tablets
  • Benzonatate (Tessalon) — 30 tablets
Protocols & Guides
  • Color-coded field manual
  • Weatherproof reference cards
  • Medication use instructions
  • Color-coded organizational decals

Know Before You Order

Additional Details

Everything you need to know about the consultation, prescription, fulfillment, and storage process.

Medical Consultation Process

  1. After completing your purchase, you will receive a link to create a patient account and complete your intake form.
  2. The intake form collects your health history, current medications, known allergies, and basic demographic information.
  3. A licensed provider reviews your intake and evaluates whether the EPFK medications are medically appropriate for your profile.
  4. Processing typically takes up to 2 business days. You will be notified by email once your review is complete.

Prescription Issuance

  1. Prescriptions are issued by licensed providers in your state of residence. At launch, EPFK will be available nationwide — all 50 states.
  2. Each prescription is legitimate and issued in your name, not generic or pre-written.
  3. The consultation and prescription fees are included in the purchase price of the EPFK.
  4. If a provider determines a medication is not right for your circumstance, a clinically appropriate alternate may be provided — or your charge is adjusted so you pay only for what is prescribed (the card authorization is captured for the adjusted amount, or the difference is refunded, depending on processing timing).

Pharmacy Fulfillment & Shipping

  1. Once prescriptions are issued, your kit is fulfilled through a licensed pharmacy and shipped directly to you.
  2. All shipments use non-descript, discreet packaging. Nothing on the outside indicates the contents.
  3. Typical delivery time is within a few business days after prescription approval.
  4. Orders originate from Joliet, IL. Tracking information is provided when available.

Medication Storage & Shelf Life

  1. Store your EPFK in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
  2. Do not expose medications to temperatures exceeding 140°F (60°C). Avoid storing in vehicles during hot weather.
  3. Most medications carry a shelf life of 1–3 years from the date of dispensing. Check individual expiration dates.
  4. Review and refresh your kit annually as part of an ongoing preparedness rotation schedule.

Important: Austere Medicine Consultants is not an emergency service and does not provide real-time care. In the event of a life-threatening emergency or severe reaction, immediately seek professional medical care or call 911.

Questions

EPFK — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Emergency Pharmacy Field Kit (EPFK)?

The EPFK is a physician-directed emergency prescription medication kit from Austere Medicine Consultants. It contains prescription antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and emergency medications — plus a color-coded field manual — dispensed only after a licensed provider reviews your medical intake and determines what is clinically appropriate for you.

Is a prescription guaranteed when I buy the kit?

No. Payment never guarantees a prescription. A licensed medical provider reviews your intake and prescribes only what is clinically appropriate for your health profile. If part of the kit is not appropriate, an alternate may be substituted or your charge is adjusted; if the kit is not appropriate at all, your card authorization is released and you are not charged.

How does payment work?

When you order, an authorization hold is placed on your card — you are not charged at checkout. After a licensed provider completes your medical review, the authorized amount is captured in full, adjusted to match what was actually prescribed, or released entirely if the kit is not appropriate for you. Release and refund timing on your statement depends on your card issuer.

How much will the EPFK cost?

The EPFK will retail for $550, or $690 with the Condition 1 case. Consultation and prescription fees are included in the purchase price — there are no separate telehealth or pharmacy review charges.

Who performs the medical evaluation?

All clinical evaluation and prescribing is performed exclusively by licensed clinicians through AMC Medicine LTD, a physician-owned medical practice. Prescriptions are issued by licensed providers in your state of residence, in your name. Austere Medicine Consultants handles the non-clinical side: product design, logistics, and operations.

How is the EPFK different from a first-aid kit or an urgent care kit?

A standard first-aid kit contains bandages and over-the-counter items. Emergency medication kits sold as "urgent care kits" vary widely in contents and clinical process. The EPFK is built around personally prescribed medications: a licensed provider reviews your health history first, every prescription is issued in your name, and the kit includes field protocols developed with military medics and field physicians for use when professional care is hours or days away.

When will the EPFK be available?

The EPFK is expected to launch by October 1, 2026, and at launch it will be available to adult residents of all 50 states. Join the launch list to be notified the moment ordering opens.

Does joining the launch list cost anything or reserve a kit?

No. Joining the launch list is free, requires no payment information, and creates no commitment. It does not reserve inventory — it simply means you are notified first when EPFK ordering opens, before public announcement.

Be Prepared Before You Need It

The EPFK is not a reactive purchase. It's a proactive decision. The people who benefit most from it are those who ordered it long before they ever needed it.

Whether you're heading into the backcountry, building a homestead, or simply taking family preparedness seriously, the EPFK gives you the medical capability that standard kits can't.

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