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I need help paying for my medicine. What can I do?

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Question: I need help paying for my medicine. What can I do?
Answer:

There are several programs available to help people pay for their prescription drugs. The Partnership for Prescription Assistance can connect you with pharmaceutical assistance programs that you may be eligible.

If you are a low-income individual, you may also try contacting the manufacturer of your medicine directly and ask about their programs for free or reduced-cost prescription drugs.

Sometimes, pharmaceutical companies will give samples of their medicines to doctors. Ask your doctor if he or she has free samples of your medicine. You never know unless you try!

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