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In The Media

"Free Prescription Drugs: Too Good To Be True? Many patients may not be aware that there are prescription drugs available for those who could not afford to pay for the high cost of medications. And it is true, they are free." July 28, 2000, CBS Evening News

"WHAT'S THE BEST KEPT SECRET of the drug business? You can get your medicine free of charge. Amid the growing furor about rising prescription costs, many patients and doctors aren't aware that the drug companies themselves give away millions of dollars worth of drugs each year. And it's not just poor people who qualify. Although the drug companies won't discuss criteria, patient-advocacy groups say they have seen families with income of $50,000 or more get free prescriptions..." The Wall Street Journal, Volume CCXXXVI NO. 19, Page B1, Health Journal column

"Help Available in Paying for Prescription Drugs…It's a matter of life and death. Millions of Americans must choose between buying food and buying the prescription drugs they need everyday. Medicare doesn't help with prescription drugs. And not everyone qualifies for Medicaid. But there is a program that can help. Many drug manufacturers give away their products free-of-charge to older people who cannot afford to pay for them. Each manufacturer has different rules and procedures for applying for this assistance, but all of them require that the patient need help to pay for their medications...". Bill Hunot, Social Security Administration.

Programs make Prescription Drugs Available Free

It has often said that the best things in life are free and that expression can even be applied to something that's usually associated with a high price tag: prescription drugs.

As cost of prescription medications continues to increase, often making them unaffordable for people without insurance, the drug manufacturers themselves are helping get their products to the people who need them practically free of charge.

Many drug manufacturers sponsor what's called "patient assistance programs". These programs are intended to help those who otherwise can't afford prescription drugs-including people who are unemployed or lack health insurance, and seniors who don't have prescription drug coverage under Medicare- obtain the medications they need. In 2001 alone, patient assistance programs helped 3.1 million Americans fill more than 10 million prescriptions - with estimated value of $1.5 Billion.

Most people, however, including qualified doctors, nurses, social workers and other health professionals - are not even aware that these programs exist. Fortunately there is now a volunteer organization dedicated to pointing people in the right direction.

The Free Medicine cuts though the red tape of application process by helping people enroll in patient assistance programs. It also helps to simplify the rules, guidelines and procedures, and expedite the submission process. Once patients are approved, the free medication is generally sent within two to three weeks.

Because of the organization's groundbreaking work in this area, physicians nationwide are currently distributing Free Medicine brochures to their patients.

For more information or to apply, call (573) 996-3333 or download printable application form here.

Medicare Part D Creates Windfall Profits for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

The Medicare law passed in 2003 forbids the federal government from negotiating drug prices with manufacturers, a provision critics said would provide windfall profits for the industry.

"The continued prohibition against such bargaining will not only hurt seniors but will fleece the American taxpayer," says Ron Pollack, executive director of Families USA.