There are many programs designed by public and private resources that can help patients with the cost of their medicines. Some of the programs have options for buying drugs at discounted prices, while others help patients who cannot afford any part of their medicine costs.
- Needy Meds - This service provides information on drugs and offers applications (if available) for financial assistance, coupons for drugs, discount drug cards, free/low cost clinics and government program information. Visit www.needymeds.com for more information.
- Together Rx Access Card - Visit www.TogetherRxAccess.com or call (800) 444-4106 to learn more about this free prescription savings program for qualified enrollees, which provides savings on more than 300 FDA-approved prescription drugs.
- Buying Drugs Online - If you are going to search for pharmacies on the web, always start by going to the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) Web page at www.vipps.info. The VIPPS seal is awarded to Web sites that have complied with criteria on patient privacy, authentication and security of orders, quality assurance, and offer meaningful consultation between patients and pharmacists.
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance - This program helps uninsured and financially struggling patients get access to nearly 500 healthcare and prescription assistance programs that offer medicines for free or nearly free. Visit www.pparx.org or call 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669) for information.
- Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card - Today, seniors and people with disabilities can save an estimated 10-25 percent off the cost of their drugs with a Medicare-approved drug discount card. Some low-income seniors might also qualify for an additional $600 benefit for purchasing prescription drugs. Call (800) MEDICARE ((800) 633-4227) for more information.
- National Conference of State Legislatures - More than 30 states have programs that will give you discounts on prescription drugs, often for free. Visit www.ncsl.org/programs/health/pharm.htm to learn more about the various programs state legislatures have developed.
- Rx Outreach - Rx Outreach is a prescription assistance program for more than 55 pharmaceutical companies managed by Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services, Inc. (ESSDS), a fully-licensed mail order pharmacy. The program offers prescription generic medicines to uninsured individuals and families, as well as those who have limited prescription drug coverage. Visit www.rxoutreach.com or call (800) 769-3880 to see if you qualify.
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