Need Help Getting Your Meds?

Swan Pond Press

Need Help Getting Your Meds?

DISCLAIMER: Swan Pond Press provides this page only as a starting point, and does not endorse any specific drug programs/resource listed below. Be your own best advocate when seeking help to receive your prescription meds.
Know of any resources which should be added to this page? Write to Sarah@swanpondpress.com with the URL for consideration.

NeedyMeds.com

This site is designed to provide information about patient assistance programs which provide no cost prescription medications to eligible participants. Topics include:
Brand Name List
Generic Name List
Program List
PAP (Patient Assistant Program) Applications
Discount Drug Cards
Medicaid Sites
State Programs
NeedyMeds Manual Questions
Federal Poverty Guidelines
Enter the drug name to find out who to contact, the manufacturer's income requirements and how to enroll in their low income or seniors drug assistance programs.

The Medicine Program

If the paperwork to apply for Patient Assistance Programs is too overwhelming for you, The Medicine Program's volunteers will do it for you for a $5 processing fee per prescription drug requested. (The actual prescription drugs will be free to qualified participants.) Obtain their application on their website or call 573-996-7300 Monday - Friday 9-5pm CST.

Veterans Health Administration

If you are an honorably discharged veteran and use VA facilities, most prescriptions are only $7. Visit this website for current benefits information or call the Department of Veterans Affairs, 877-222-8387.

State Drug Assistance Programs (U.S.)

From the website: Welcome to the Prescription Drug and Other Assistance Programs section of www.Medicare.gov. This section provides information on public and private programs that offer discounted or free medication, programs that provide help with other health care costs, and Medicare health plans that include prescription coverage.

Cost Containment Research Institute

From their website: The revised seventh edition, "Free and Low Cost Prescription Drugs" expanded to 48 pages, now includes over one hundred programs and over 1,100 drug listings. The book gives proven tips, tools and tactics on how and where to get free and low cost prescription drugs. Pay by credit card to instantly receive PDF or plain text download: $4.95; printed copy $6.00 (includes first class postage). May also send check or money order for printed version.

Meds of America

For $8.95/month (3 month minimum required), uninsured or underinsured people can purchase prescription drugs at discounts of up to 85% off regular rates. Check the website to see if drugs you need are among the more than 3500 offered. (Read all information on the site carefully.)

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