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Prescription Drugs

The high cost of prescription drugs affects all of us. Find out more about how to access the medication you need at an affordable cost.
What Are Prescription Drug Formulary Tiers?
Learn more about prescription drug formulary tiers, including what they are and how they work.
Tips For Saving on Prescriptions
Prescription drugs can be expensive, but there are ways that you can minimize the cost and save money. Find out how to ave money on prescriptions, including what to do if you don't have prescription drug coverage.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance site will help guide you to programs that can help you pay for your medication.
Prescription Assistance
The American Diabetes Association has compiled a list of pharmaceutical companies that offer financial assistance programs for their medication. Find out if the manufacturer of your medicine is on the list, and contact them for more information about their assistance programs.
Needymeds.com
Lists of all drugs and dosages that are available under patient assistance programs. Includes brand names and generic names so you can more easily find your medication. Also links to application forms for patient assistance programs.
RxOutreach
This program, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, helps people obtain their medications at a discounted price.
State Prescription Drug Programs
Find out if your state has a program designed to help people pay for their medications.
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