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Medicine Cost is a tough pill to swallow. When talking with persons with severe injuries and their caregivers, one of the things we often hear is that paying for needed medications is difficult if not impossible. Internet sites can offer a wealth of information on programs designed to assist those who qualify with getting help with medications. Here are a few. NeedyMeds.com www.needymeds.com NeedyMeds.com list 410 companies, many of whom offer medication assistance programs to those who qualify. The site is easy to navigate and offers information in a easy to understand format. In most cases eligibility guidelines are included in the program information and applications can be downloaded or faxed to the applicant or their physician. Other links allow visitors to the site to look at state and federal programs as well as other useful links. When you visit this site you may want to pack a lunch, the information and links are seemingly endless, and it may take a while. RxAssist www.rxassist.org RxAssist requires registering for a free account to access the information. There is a patient information registration as well as one for prescribing professionals. The site is easy to navigate. The program offers about 125 generic medications used to treat a variety of conditions and is available to individuals and families with incomes of up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, this figure is about $63,600 per year. Through this program, people who qualify financially can get more than 125 generic medications. Partnership for Prescription Assistance www.pparrx.org The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them. Do not hesitate to ask your physician about programs that offer free or reduced cost medications. Do your homework by researching what several different programs offer, and go prepared to present information on available programs if your physician is unaware of them. Remember, it never hurts to ask!
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