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MySweetLord · 05-04-2003, 09:50 AM

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sendabear · 05-04-2003, 12:25 PM

Thank you for posting this.
With so many people losing their
jobs and health insurance,
this can really come in handy.

Just 4 weeks ago I was diagnosed
as a Type II Diabetic

The medication I have to take every day,
even in generic is $52.00 a month.
I was laid off from my job the 1st
of March. I contacted Bristol-Meyers
and I am waiting to hear if I
qualified for assistance.

These programs are available for
people who qualify

GinnyS · 05-04-2003, 12:51 PM

I work for a primary care doctor, and in the last month or so, we've been seeing more and more of these patient assistance applications. Most drug manufacturers offer a patient assistance program and the qualifications are usually a household income of 200% or less of the national poverty level for the number of members in your household, and no access to prescription cover from any source, or if you have access to prescription coverage, but it will cause a financial hardship to pay for it. Most companies have information on-line, and forms you can print out and complete. Once the form is completed, you bring it to your primary care doctor's office with any supporting documentation (pay stubs, Soc. sec. statement, bank statements, and whatever else is listed as required financial information.) then your doctor will complete his section of the form, sign it and attach a written prescription and mail the application to the drug manufacturer. The drug manufacturer will then review your application and decide whether or not you qualify. If you do qualify, the medication will be mailed to your doctor's office. When they receive it, they will call you to come pick up your medication. Some manufacturer's are better than others and you will receive your medication in a couple weeks, but most take about 4-6 weeks, so make sure you have enough medication to last you until you can get the next supply.

Also, your doctor's office is inundated with drug representatives, who get paid to give away samples of their company's medications. If you can't afford a medication, or are running low and waiting for a patient assistance program's response, ask your doctor for samples to get you through. In most cases they will have your medication on hand, and would be happy to give you some.

There are a couple of exceptions to patient assistance meds and sample meds. Most patient assistance programs will not offer controlled or narcotic meds through a patient assistance program, or through their reps, as samples. So these are harder to come by for somebody to get without breaking the bank, but you can ask your doctor to prescibe generic, if it's available, or ask for a change to a more affordable medication.

HTH,

Ginny

conniesr · 05-08-2003, 01:26 AM

I used this years ago and it is the best organization for people with no insurance. I found this on accident in a Houston, Tx newspaper. I have given this out to a lot of others who needed help or knew of others that could use it. I was really surprised at the income they allow, it doesn't really have to be that low. This is one that needs to be passed on to everyone. I don't know what I would of done without it. Great post!!

05-08-2003, 03:03 AM

Great post. Helping is others is the coolest thing we can do.
GinnyS your a 100% correct my brother happens to be a primary care physician and does this now for his patients. Most Doctors will not let you know about such programs, as the medical practice's are now ONLY businesses. With only one thing in mind MONEY, Well he has been doing this for the past few years, HIS office I mean, providing the sources for the pharmaceutical companies that provide these essential medications to low income patients. It is a hassle for the office but, it is good business! I am a Computer tech, but have been in the medical field for over 20 years on and off for the past 5 years so pay no attention to the man behind the Gown!lol IN the past 2 weeks have been back in the Medical office. As some might know I have thread here that deals with computer questions and FREE help. I am now back in the medical field, which some will shake their heads at, but I have made and effort to introduce this particular program which is provided by http://www.phrma.org/ to ALL patients and ALL info to expedite this opportunity to them. It is a hassle for both patient and the doctor, you need to realize the doctor does not have the time to play around with your problems after he/she evaluates your condition and sees you as a patient. But, I thought this would increase his productivity and patients feeling about the image of him. Not that he is a bad doctor, as some people travel almost 2 hours to see him but, now he is providing a valuable service to the patients and their family and friends with the care and Medication they need when they are not in a position to afford such services.

Great reply!! This is why I love this SITE, it is people like you that keep me here. THANKS!!!!

05-08-2003, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MySweetLord
http://www.helpingpatients.org/

I didn't go past the first page-print is very small- but it looks helpful

found in cure magazine

I am sorry for not giving you the first Compliment on this Excellent post.
You always have wonderful POSTS!!! You are sometimes too good...Though I think we would not really complain about it too much.lol
Your are SO Sweet too, OUR LORD shall give you a position in HIS Information Ministry.
THANK YOU!!!

MySweetLord · 05-08-2003, 09:09 AM

You're welcome

there are many others too but search isn't working for me to pull up the previous posts

I remember needymeds but can't find the post

05-08-2003, 10:21 AM

Here are a few more.
http://www.rxassist.org/default.cfm

http://www.doctorhealthynet.com/free...icine_home.htm

http://www.needymeds.com/IndexText.html

http://www.egyptianaaa.org/Health-DrugPrograms.htm

http://www.mhsanctuary.com/add/rx.htm

cdhelmick · 05-08-2003, 01:27 PM

I found this site a couple of months ago. My husband is now recieving his Zocor free for a year. It is delivered to the doctors office and they sent in a 3 month supply. Click on the link at the bottom of the page to request an application or call the toll free number.

Merck Corporation makes these medications:

BLOCADREN® (timolol maleate) Tablets
CLINORIL® (sulindac) Tablets
COSMEGEN® (dactinomycin) Injection
COSOPT® (dorzolamide hydrochloride-timolol maleate) Ophthalmic Solution
COZAAR® (losartan potassium) Tablets
CUPRIMINE® (penicillamine) Capsules
DECADRON® (dexamethasone) Tablets
DEMSER® (metyrosine) Capsules
DIURIL® (chlorothiazide) Tablets and Oral Suspension
DOLOBID® (diflunisal) Tablets
ELSPAR® (asparaginase) Injection
FOSAMAX® (alendronate sodium tablets)
HYZAAR® (losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets
INDOCIN® (indomethacin) Capsules and Oral Suspension
LACRISERT® (hydroxypropyl cellulose) Ophthalmic Insert
MAXALT® (rizatriptan benzoate) Tablets
MAXALT-MLT® (rizatriptan benzoate) Orally Disintegrating Tablets
MEPHYTON® (phytonadione) Tablets
MEVACOR® (lovastatin) Tablets
MIDAMOR® (amiloride HCl) Tablets
MINTEZOL® (thiabendazole) Chewable Tablets and Suspension
MODURETIC® (amiloride HCl-hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets
MUSTARGEN® (mechlorethamine HCl for Injection)
NOROXIN® (norfloxacin) Tablets
PEPCID® (famotidine) Tablets and Oral Suspension
PRINIVIL® (lisinopril) Tablets
PRINZIDE® (lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets
PROPECIA® (finasteride) Tablets
PROSCAR® (finasteride) Tablets
SINGULAIR® (montelukast sodium) Tablets and Chewable Tablets
STROMECTOL® (ivermectin) Tablets
SYPRINE® (trientine HCl) Capsules
TIMOLIDE® (timolol maleate-hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets
TIMOPTIC® (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) in OCUDOSE® Preservative-Free Ophthalmic Solution
TIMOPTIC® (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution)
TIMOPTIC-XE® (timolol maleate) Ophthalmic Gel Forming Solution
TRUSOPT® (dorzolamide hydrochloride) Ophthalmic Solution
VIOXX® (rofecoxib) Tablets and Oral Suspension
ZOCOR® (simvastatin) Tablets
https://www.merck.com/pap/pap/consum...pplication.jsp
go here to request an application or call toll free 1-800-727-5400

MySweetLord · 08-01-2003, 11:54 AM

bump

nanajoanie · 08-01-2003, 03:35 PM

Thanks so much. Today I feel like I'm "on a roll" with all the free and reduced medicine and medical help lines. Thanks again