If you are between the ages of 16 and 100 you can learn how to get low-cost or
FREE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
I. AT THE DRUGSTORE
Find out who’s got the best price!
Generic? Over-the-counter version? Double strength? Larger quantities? Discount cards/programs?
II. AT YOUR DOCTOR’S OFFICE
Overcoming the white coat syndrome. (Talk about his/her family) Give your doctor your list of drugs/supplements.
Are all these necessary? Are there generics? Cheaper substitute? Over-the-counter substitute?
Double strength? Larger quantities?
SAMPLES! SAMPLES! SAMPLES!
III. ON THE INTERNET (COMPUTER)
phrma.org Type name of drug , select Drug & Program, then click Search.
rxhope.com Similar to phrma.
rxassist.org Similar, but easier to navigate.
nlm.nih.gov National Institute of Health
rxhope.com Phrma assistance programs.
www.makoa.org Links to hundreds of organizations.
www.rxforohio.org Links to free prescription meds for Ohioans.
needymeds.com Much valuable information.
disabilityresources.org Scroll down & click on NC. Lots of good stuff.
familiesusa.org Good news & resource information.
medicare.gov Information on government & other sources
suddenlysenior.com Much helpful & interesting information.
phf.org (Public Health Foundation) Hundreds of links to useful information.
IV. A WONDERFUL SEARCH TOOL:
You can type a word, phrase, sentence or question.
Type: Free and almost free prescription drugs.
Then: Prescription Drugs Discount Cards
Examples:
MatureRX (800) 511-1314 (20-65%) (No age requirement)
Novartis Care Card (866) 974-2273 $12 co-pay per prescription or 25-40% discount.
Together-Rx (800) 865-7211 (Several drug manufacturers) (20-40% or more)
Pfizer Care Card (800) 717-6005 $15 co-pay for each 30 day supply.
Lilly Answers (877) 795-2273 $12 co-pay for each 30 day supply.
Glaxo S.K. (888) 672-6436 (30% average)
Advance PCS (800) 334-8134 (From average 13% to 25% or more)
Look for ones which are FREE.
http://www.opha.com/ See which discount cards apply to your drugs.
II. AT YOUR DOCTOR’S OFFICE
V. CANADA PHARMACIES
Go to
www.google.com Type in Canada Pharmacies.Examples:
www.rxbyfax.com (888) 773-3696 www.doctorsolve.com (866) 732-0305 www.Canadameds.com (866) 324-9691 www.Pharmacy-0nline.ca (877) 530-3743 www.Canadarx.com (855) 262-2174 www.CrossborderPharmacy.com (888) 626-0696You will find several others there. (Savings of 40% to 60%)
Be sure to ask if all fees are included: Doctor, Dispensing, Shipping etc. Price in US dollars?
VI. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
All honorably discharged veterans eligible.
www.va.gov/health_benefits/ (800) 827-1000 or (877) 222-8387
In North Carolina: Go to NC Div of Veterans Affairs, 306
4th St SW, Hickory, NC
In other states: VA Directory
for applications, information and help in applying in North
Carolina, Phone (828) 322-6616
In other states: VA Directory
VII. NC DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Info about help to pay medical bills, Medicaid, non-profit agencies and support groups.
NC SeniorCare (money from tobacco suit settlement). (866) 226-1388
Pays 60% of certain drugs. You pay 40% + $6 per prescription. Applications available at most drugstores.
Income limits: (1) $17,180 (2 or more) $23,220
VIII. CATAWBA COUNTY DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 695-5600
CATAWBA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 326-4500
IX. FREE MEDICAL CLINICS
http://www.ncfreeclinics.org/clinics.htm (336) 251-1111
Cooperative Christian Ministry, 31 1st Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602 327-0909
Free medicine, food, medical & dental care. Household income limit= 185% of federal poverty guidelines.
(1) $16,391 (2) $22,089 (3) $27,787 (4) $33,485 (5) $39,183 (6) $44,881
American Heart Association List of Indigent Patient Programs
X.
STOP.....LOOK.....LISTEN!Watch newspapers, magazines. Ask friends.
This seminar is presented FREE to churches, civic clubs and other non-profit organizations in mid-western NC.
A ministry of First Baptist Church-Hickory and other participating organizations.
Call Dallas Stephens (828) 294-2144Colossians 3:23-24