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Posted by natural on January 13, 2000, at 17:06:49
hi,
i was researching trazadone with wellbutrin and came along this site. this looks like a terrific place to exchange information. while reading archived posts, i discovered someone who said they had lost their job and couldn't afford to continue with the medications they were on. there is a program called PHRMA 1100 fifteenth street, nw. washington, d.c. 20005 which provides free information for patients looking for free to low-cost prescription meds. of course, the programs are for low-income patients. i have found this to be extremely helpful and have had free assistance with wellbutrin and paxil. PHRMA will send you a booklet which identifies the pharmaceuticals who participate and how to apply to them for help. hope this can help others as much as it has helped me! cheers, natural
Posted by michael on January 14, 2000, at 22:37:07
In reply to drug patient assistance program, posted by natural on January 13, 2000, at 17:06:49
> hi,
>
> i was researching trazadone with wellbutrin and came along this site. this looks like a terrific place to exchange information. while reading archived posts, i discovered someone who said they had lost their job and couldn't afford to continue with the medications they were on. there is a program called PHRMA 1100 fifteenth street, nw. washington, d.c. 20005 which provides free information for patients looking for free to low-cost prescription meds. of course, the programs are for low-income patients. i have found this to be extremely helpful and have had free assistance with wellbutrin and paxil. PHRMA will send you a booklet which identifies the pharmaceuticals who participate and how to apply to them for help. hope this can help others as much as it has helped me! cheers, naturalYou may want to take a look at needymeds.com.
I think it's similar. I just came across it today, and haven't gone back to investigate yet. (sorry if it turns out to be something else)
michael
Posted by michael on January 14, 2000, at 22:55:55
In reply to Re: drug patient assistance program, posted by michael on January 14, 2000, at 22:37:07
> > hi,
> >
> > i was researching trazadone with wellbutrin and came along this site. this looks like a terrific place to exchange information. while reading archived posts, i discovered someone who said they had lost their job and couldn't afford to continue with the medications they were on. there is a program called PHRMA 1100 fifteenth street, nw. washington, d.c. 20005 which provides free information for patients looking for free to low-cost prescription meds. of course, the programs are for low-income patients. i have found this to be extremely helpful and have had free assistance with wellbutrin and paxil. PHRMA will send you a booklet which identifies the pharmaceuticals who participate and how to apply to them for help. hope this can help others as much as it has helped me! cheers, natural
>
> You may want to take a look at needymeds.com.
>
> I think it's similar. I just came across it today, and haven't gone back to investigate yet. (sorry if it turns out to be something else)
>
> michaelhi again,
also just came across this at a site someone else had directed me to for other info:
The companies who manufacture the five SRI medications listed above each have a special program to provide free medications for patients who cannot afford them. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association publishes a directory of programs for those who cannot afford medications, which your doctor can request by calling 202-835-3450. You or your doctor can also contact the companies directly:
Ciba-Geigy Patient Support Program: 800-257-3273Lilly Cares Program: 800-545-6962
Pfizer Prescription Assistance: 800-646-4455
SmithKline Paxil Access to Care Program:
800-546-0420 (patient requests);
215-751-5722 (physician requests)Solvay Patient Assistance Program: 800-788-9277
Posted by natural on January 15, 2000, at 11:18:09
In reply to Re: drug patient assistance program, posted by michael on January 14, 2000, at 22:55:55
michael,
yes, the Pharmaceutical Research Group you noted below is the PHRMA information i gave in my original post. they help with much more then just the five major SRI manufacturers, if anyone needs help with the cost of meds, this is a valuable resource. thanks for the input and follow-up.
> hi again,
>
> also just came across this at a site someone else had directed me to for other info:
>
> The companies who manufacture the five SRI medications listed above each have a special program to provide free medications for patients who cannot afford them. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association publishes a directory of programs for those who cannot afford medications, which your doctor can request by calling 202-835-3450. You or your doctor can also contact the companies directly:
>
>
> Ciba-Geigy Patient Support Program: 800-257-3273
>
> Lilly Cares Program: 800-545-6962
>
> Pfizer Prescription Assistance: 800-646-4455
>
> SmithKline Paxil Access to Care Program:
> 800-546-0420 (patient requests);
> 215-751-5722 (physician requests)
>
> Solvay Patient Assistance Program: 800-788-9277
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