We found a few internet
resources to help you or one of your loved ones reduce medication
costs. Below you will find a list and a brief description:
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org
This website screens more than
240 public and private programs based on your state, income and the
drugs you take. Even with people with high incomes, some
people may qualify for some of the most expensive cancer-treating
drugs - so give them a try!
www.Medicare.gov
This website screens many public and private programs based on your
state or zip code and lets you search up to five drug makers or
conditions at a time.
www.phrma.org
This website screens by drug name
for patient assistance programs by individual manufacturers.
www.MediCareRights.org
This website lists contact
information and details about state and private-assistance programs,
discount cards, mail-order pharmacies and internet-based discount
programs.
www.NeedyMeds.com
This website provides information about patient-assistance programs
and a comparison of discount cards.
The above websites should be your
first stop to looking for answers in lowering medication expenses -
and we've heard really good things!