Previously I mentioned the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturer’s of America site, which is still an excellent resource website that any person with a chronic medical condition should have bookmarked.
However, there is a new resource kid on the block. Needy Meds.com is an excellent companion website that is a little more straightforward to use for most Internet users. Libby Overly, a social worker and Rich Sagall, a medical doctor have researched all the Pharmaceutical companies and compiled a comprehensive website that covers as many Drug Assistance programs they could find. Much like a central clearing house for these programs, describing which requirements, forms or special procedures you must gather to qualify for assistance.
Look up your medication by clicking the “Drug List” page, once you’ve found your drug it will explain in detail how that specific drug program operates in relation to your specific medication. It will detail if you, as the consumer can apply for the program directly, or if your doctor will have to submit forms on your behalf. It will also explain how long you may avail yourself of the program, some of which are unlimited.
If you can’t find your specific medication listed? Check the “Company List” page, which gives a list of pharmaceutical companies that do have Drug Assistance programs.
Unfortunately not all Companies participate and/or develop Assistance programs and some companies do not include all medications they might manufacture.
This site also has Links to several Drug resources where you can look up information such as side effects you may want to check on. All in all it is an excellent one-stop drug information resource station. One that I hope you will book mark for future reference, you never know when this information will come in handy.
Hopefully it will provide you with the information you need to solve that difficult dilemma, do I take my medications………. or have dinner!
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