In Economic Downturn, Patience Assistance Programs Can Help

To help improve access to prescription medications and quality healthcare during these difficult economic times, a number of pharmaceutical companies are promoting their patient assistance programs and, in some cases, are expanding these initiatives. Here is an overview of some no-cost and discount programs and where patients can get more information.
• The Partnership for Prescription [...]

September 28, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: COPD - Medications and Treatment, COPD - Patient Resources  One Comment

You May Qualify For A Medicare Program That Lets You Pay As Little As $2.40 For Prescription Drugs

(NAPSI)-For years you did your part by paying into Medicare. Now it’s your turn to get the most out of the benefits you’ve earned.
If you have limited income and resources, there’s a Medicare program where you pay no more than $2.40 for each generic drug and $6 for each brand-name drug. If you qualify, [...]

August 1, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: COPD - Medications and Treatment  No Comments

Drugmakers offer aid to people “on the edge”

Some Patients Who Lack Insurance Find Ways To Receive Pricey Pharmaceuticals for Free
By Justin Moyer
Special to The Washington Post
Tuesday, July 1, 2008; Page HE03
A diabetic with a history of thyroid cancer who is also struggling with a neurological disorder and gastric reflux disease, Patricia Hewitt is well aware that she’s not a prime [...]

July 2, 2008  Tags:   Posted in: COPD - Getting Good Health Care, COPD - Medications and Treatment  No Comments


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