Diabetes is the most expensive chronic disease that exists in modern society. I created this web
page to show the diabetic person that there are ways to reduce or offset the cost of this miserable
disease. I attained the information contained herein by using internet search engine Google and
usenet. The MatureRX drug card satisfies my needs.
The push to lower the cost of prescription drugs also serves as a opportunity for commerical
institutions to exploit the poor and sickened to market other higher margin products which the person
may not want or need. This is a golden opportunity for quacks and quick buck artists to line
their pockets at your expense. Be careful when you wade through the mine field of prescription
drug cards.
Be wary of health discount cards.
At a time when Americans are looking harder than ever for ways to save money on their health-care
bills, along comes this idea: medical discount cards. A Must Read for everybody.
Mature RX Drug Card (Phone 1-877-673-3688)
Mature RX is a prescription drug card and also a mail order firm. The card is Free. The card saves
me about 38% on Linisopril at the cheapest pharmacy in town. You may save more on some drugs, and
less on other drugs. When ordering generics by mail order, your savings can be spectacular. The
cost of shipping/handling is Free with mail order.
Needy Meds This site is designed to provide information
about patient assistance programs which provide no cost prescription medications to eligible
participants.
Free Drug Card from
the Financial-Shopper-Network. This is a financial firm. To use the card, you have to fill in your
social security number. Look out for marketing of other financial products.
Helping PatientsPhRMA and its member
companies are proud to present HelpingPatients.org, a new, interactive Web site that provides a
comprehensive one-stop link to thousands of medicines offered through hundreds of patient
assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies and government and local
organizations.
A number of our companies have pledged that no patients in need of their medicines will do without
them. Our companies have long been worldwide leaders not only in pharmaceutical innovation, but
also in philanthropic initiatives - and their long-standing patient assistance programs have been
especially helpful. HelpingPatients.org helps direct patients to the patient assistance program
that will best serve them. HelpingPatients.org also contains a Directory of all the member
companies that conduct these programs and the medicines that are covered. It also describes how
to request assistance. The application process and eligibility vary for each company.
Financial HelpDiabetes
treatment is expensive. According to the American Diabetes Association, people who have this
disease spend an average of $13,243 a year on health care expenses.
Many people who have diabetes need help paying some of the bills. It's a good idea to start by
looking for an insurance plan that covers as many diabetes-related expenses as possible. A variety
of governmental and nongovernmental programs exist to help, depending on whether you qualify.
RX Assist Rx Outreach is a new Patient
Assistance Program developed by Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services, Inc. (ESSDS).
The program provides qualified low-income individuals and families with access to generic versions
of brand name medications.
Canadian Mail Order Pharmacy. Canadian
Prescription Savers has partnered with Canada's leading providers of prescribed drugs to United
States citizens, bringing you the most reliable and friendly service at affordable prices.
ScripSolutions Drug Card. Print the
prescription card image, write your name and social security number and present your card to
your pharmacist. The ScripSolutions system links with your pharmacy to automatically enroll
you in the program to begin saving immediately. Print as many cards as you wish and start
saving today. I don't like the idea of using your social security number. The card may serve as
a gateway to market insurance to you.