FREE Prescriptions for low to moderate income

....This item about Prescription refunds was borrowed...

Prescription Refunds
Regarding prescriptions that did not work out for you. You can get your money back by writing to the pharmaceutical company, explaining why the prescription is not working out for you and they will refund your money? Your pharmacist can give you the address. (The writer said she has done this twice.)




(Oklahoma specific is at the very bottom of this.)
Don't forget that Wal-Mart will price match so call around to all the pharmacies on any prescription! I once had one where I was quoted up to $128! At Walgreens (yep, Walgreens!) it was $29 and they had a $10 coupon in the paper since it was a new store....so I got it for $19! I couldn't believe the price differences.(SO ALWAYS COMPARISON SHOP!!)


If one does not have Internet access, they can obtain by mail a directory of manufacturers that have programs by calling 1-800-762-4636. The name of the manufacturer of your drug can be obtained from the Physician’s Desk Reference, available at any library or bookstore.
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http://www.benefitscheckup.org/ ages 55 and over -may pay for some of costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services.

See if you qualify- http://www.benefitscheckup.com/before_you_start.cfm?screen=BenefitsCheckUpRx
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http://www.rxassist.org/default.cfm
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http://www.themedicineprogram.com/
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http://freemedicineprogram.com/


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http://www.helpingpatients.org/index.cfm


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http://www.needymeds.com/
242 programs to help when your health plan does not cover drug costs or if you are spending more than 10% if your income on medicine.


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PhRMA http://www.helpingpatients.org/index.cfm
Welcome to HelpingPatients.org, a Web site by PhRMA and 48 of its member companies, which is designed to help you find patient assistance programs for which you may qualify.
Patient assistance programs can help patients receive assitance in acquiring their needed medicines.

This online service is free and completely confidential.

PhRMA is a group of pharmaceutical companies which created a directory of drug companies that provide prescription drugs at no cost to qualified, indigent persons. To obtain up to a 90-day supply of medication, your doctor must send a letter of certification each time the prescription is renewed. Each drug manufacturer determines eligibility and enrollment criteria for its medications. Obtain a free booklet by calling 1.800.548.9034.

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MEDICARE http://www.medicare.gov/Basics/Eligibility.asp (some under age 65 may qualify)
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http://rxhope.com/ helps doctors do the tedious paperwork required to help patients qualify for free medicine. Doctors can log on and have most of the work done for them.There is no cost to anyone.
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In addition to the above programs, free discount cards are available to qualifying Medicare beneficiaries only. You can obtain information/applications as follows:

http://together-rx.com/
Discounts brand-name drugs, up to 40%.Free membership, no membership dues or other hidden fees. Must be 65, Medicare eligible and while you may have medical insurance, you can't have a prescription discount. 800 865-7211
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Pfizer Share Card http://www.pfizer.com/main.html 1-800-717-6005

More on Pfizer http://www.demko.com/cs020321.htm
Pfizer For Livinghttp://www.pfizerforliving.com/pfl/welcome.jsp

Every one of America's uninsured, regardless of age or income, can call toll free to 1-866-776-3700 or log onto the Internet at www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com to find out how to get Pfizer medicines for free or at significant savings. The toll-free number features trained, bi-lingual (English and Spanish) operators who will help patients find and enroll in the best Pfizer program for their needs. Information about the programs and applications can be accessed at: www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com
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HURRY!!! SHARE CARD Program ending August 31, 2004!! Medicare enrollees who make less than $18,000 per year per individual or $24,000 per year per couple. http://www.pfizersharecard.com/?redirect=sharecard



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Lilly Answers Card http://www.lillyanswers.com/en/index.html
http://www.lillyanswers.com/the_program.html
$12 month for 30 day supply (per prescription) of any medication made by Lilly, except controlled painkillers.for Medicare enrollees who make less than $18,000 per year per individual or $24,000 per year per couple. 877-795-4559


$40 per year for a family, to receive discounted prescriptions (or $25, if it is an individual)
http://www.medcohealth.com/medco/consumer/preenroll/pre_enroll2.jsp


Drug Place.com – mail order discount program with no membership fee, but does charge for shipping. Call 1.800.881.6325 Obtain local prices for comparison. http://www.drugplace.com/

American Preferred Prescription, Inc. – is a discount mail order club that has no membership fees. Call 1.800.952.7779 for a price quote. Obtain local prices for comparison.




Native Americans should also check with their Indian Health Services.

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Oklahoma

http://www.opha.com/ Senior discount card programs. These cards only work for products made by participating manufacturers. You can enter the name of your drug and find out which discount card, if any, is available for your drug. Cards are free and are for use at the drug store when you fill your prescription. The discount is reflected in a reduced cash payment, which can be substantial.

http://www.ohc.state.ok.us/_ohc/pcc_bulletin.htm Low income Oklahomans are receiving free or deeply discounted prescription drugs, provided through pharmaceutical manufacturers to qualifying low-income individuals.

http://www.okdhs.org/medapp/helpcosts.htm Seniors

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Just read in a financial magazine, that these new cards for Seniors may not make medicines as low cost as some they can get using discounts above.....

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MEDICAID BENEFITS FOR OKLAHOMANS http://www.kff.org/medicaidbenefits/state-OK.cfm# (Unlike in many other states, Medicaid does not provide hearing aid benefits, hospice, dentures or dental treatment to residents of Oklahoma.)

Oklahoma does not receive all the federal money if otherwise is entitled to because Oklahoma does not appropriate enough state tax money required to match available federal funds. Each state dollar spent brings in nearly three federal dollars. Oklahoma reduced its appropriation for health care by about $7 million from 2002 to 2003, even though the Medicaid population is growing.

Reduced state tax collections forced the Legislature to make budget cuts, which include eliminating some health care benefits and reducing provider payments.
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CLICK ON ANY OF THESE:

UPDATE! Medicare-approved Drug Discount cards for Seniors

Emergency assistance rent, utilities, fans related


Assistance for the hard of hearing


Food assistance

Free for diabetics

Free dental care

Low cost local phone service

Eyeglasses assistance

Discounted phone service

Free and low cost healthcare