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**historyteach** · 03-08-2008, 09:56 AM

When you can't afford your prescriptions, try this link:
www.pparx.org

Thanks, Miss Done!

Shalom!

SpaceDementia · 03-13-2008, 05:25 PM

When I was unemployed for a period of time I tried using some of these services. They were absolutely worthless.

**historyteach** · 03-13-2008, 06:43 PM

I'm sorry you did not have a good experience.

Each individual has different circumstances, so, it's worth looking into. Afterall, what does anyone have to loose, compared to what they have to gain if it works out.

Shalom!

**nandm** · 03-13-2008, 07:22 PM

I found it useful when I needed it. The hardest part though is the red tape paperwork that was not only confusing but excessive. I did find worth it for me personally. It does worry me though that someone who is already struggling with a mental health issue would have to try and make it through all that. It can be quite discouraging. Hopefully one day our country will wise up and realize that everyone deserves equal access to health care as well as a way to get it without having to jump through multiple hoops. I sometimes wonder if our healthcare system is more messed up than our disability and social security programs. But thats a completely different topic.

**Done-With-It** · 03-13-2008, 07:31 PM

I have several friends who have found it quite useful, and have been successful in getting free meds. Nothing is easy when it comes to meds in my experience.

I actually found the paperwork quite easy on pparx. My doctors were the ones who made it hard.

Thank for posting this Teach.

***cmc*** · 03-13-2008, 07:57 PM

I helped a family member enroll in this program. The hardest part was finding a doctor who was willing to allow the meds to be sent to the office.

For a total of $30 per month we got a 3 month supply of one med and a 4 month supply for the other. One rx we orderd is sent to the dr and they give a voucher to use at any pharmacy for the other rx.

Just make sure you read the fine print when it comes time to stop the program or they will keep billing the credit card.

I am going to look into accessing the drug companies directly to avoid the $30 fee, but that may prove difficult. Each company has their own policy and regulations vary according to the type of medicine delivered.

**Done-With-It** · 03-13-2008, 08:00 PM

$10.00 bucks a month is pretty good considering how expensive meds can get.

**nandm** · 03-13-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done-With-It

$10.00 bucks a month is pretty good considering how expensive meds can get.

It is definately worth the trouble. Today, with insurance my meds run me over $200 per month. Thank God my partner keeps me on her insurance otherwise just my Cymbalta would cost me $230 per month, then there is the Lamicatal, Klonipin, and Seroquel.

Programs like this are a great benefit to those who need them. I am glad that you didn't have a problem with the paperwork, Done.

**historyteach** · 03-13-2008, 08:30 PM

You're not kiddin' that $10/month is good. Heck, it's GREAT!!!

Shalom!

**Done-With-It** · 03-17-2008, 01:10 AM

Here is another site.

http://www.needymeds.com/indices/pap.tml

**Done-With-It** · 03-17-2008, 01:11 AM

I think this site is generally for California but there are a few nationwide things on here as well.
This is a pretty good site. IMO

I Hate My Life

**Done-With-It** · 03-17-2008, 01:20 AM

Indigent Prescription Programs

**historyteach** · 03-17-2008, 03:34 AM

Thanks, Miss Done!!!

Shalom!

**Done-With-It** · 03-17-2008, 08:31 AM

This is part of I hate my life that if for Nation wide help. In case anyone misses it.

I Hate My Life

**nandm** · 03-17-2008, 11:58 AM

Done the Pink research queen! You are awesome. Thank you for all your hard work.

least · 03-27-2008, 02:24 PM

I live in the mid-east and get my scrips for either 20 for three months or 30 for three months. Go to Rx Outreach Assistance Program for Discount Prescription Drug it's worth a try.

**Done-With-It** · 03-27-2008, 02:44 PM

Cool! Thanks You!

**nandm** · 04-12-2008, 01:59 AM

Another option for free or reduced medications.
http://www.freemedicinefoundation.co...FUIlFQodP0MZ-g

**Done-With-It** · 08-25-2008, 10:03 PM

Medicare and Prescription Help

03-08-2008, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,071	prescription drug coverage When you can't afford your prescriptions, try this link: www.pparx.org Thanks, Miss Done! Shalom! __________________

03-13-2008, 05:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
SpaceDementia Ethical Anarchist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The 4th Reich Posts: 104	When I was unemployed for a period of time I tried using some of these services. They were absolutely worthless. __________________ There's a part of me you'll never know. The only thing I'll never show.

03-13-2008, 06:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,071	I'm sorry you did not have a good experience. Each individual has different circumstances, so, it's worth looking into. Afterall, what does anyone have to loose, compared to what they have to gain if it works out. Shalom! __________________

03-13-2008, 07:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
nandm Life the gift of recovery! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home is where the heart is Posts: 4,899	I found it useful when I needed it. The hardest part though is the red tape paperwork that was not only confusing but excessive. I did find worth it for me personally. It does worry me though that someone who is already struggling with a mental health issue would have to try and make it through all that. It can be quite discouraging. Hopefully one day our country will wise up and realize that everyone deserves equal access to health care as well as a way to get it without having to jump through multiple hoops. I sometimes wonder if our healthcare system is more messed up than our disability and social security programs. But thats a completely different topic. __________________ NOTE: All Big Book quotes are from the First Edition of the Big Book History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if faced with courage, need not be lived again. - Maya Angelou

03-13-2008, 07:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Done-With-It InAButtonKindOfWay. Seriously? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hollywood Posts: 8,284 Blog Entries: 15	I have several friends who have found it quite useful, and have been successful in getting free meds. Nothing is easy when it comes to meds in my experience. I actually found the paperwork quite easy on pparx. My doctors were the ones who made it hard. Thank for posting this Teach. __________________ Living in fast forward Hollywood RockStar outta control Need to rewind real slow Alwys Runin Time to take control Oh yeah ...

03-13-2008, 07:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
*cmc* Community Greeter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: a good state of mind Posts: 9,638	I helped a family member enroll in this program. The hardest part was finding a doctor who was willing to allow the meds to be sent to the office. For a total of $30 per month we got a 3 month supply of one med and a 4 month supply for the other. One rx we orderd is sent to the dr and they give a voucher to use at any pharmacy for the other rx. Just make sure you read the fine print when it comes time to stop the program or they will keep billing the credit card. I am going to look into accessing the drug companies directly to avoid the $30 fee, but that may prove difficult. Each company has their own policy and regulations vary according to the type of medicine delivered. __________________

03-13-2008, 08:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Done-With-It InAButtonKindOfWay. Seriously? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hollywood Posts: 8,284 Blog Entries: 15	$10.00 bucks a month is pretty good considering how expensive meds can get. __________________ Living in fast forward Hollywood RockStar outta control Need to rewind real slow Alwys Runin Time to take control Oh yeah ...

03-13-2008, 08:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,071	You're not kiddin' that $10/month is good. Heck, it's GREAT!!! Shalom! __________________

03-17-2008, 01:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Done-With-It InAButtonKindOfWay. Seriously? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hollywood Posts: 8,284 Blog Entries: 15	Here is another site. http://www.needymeds.com/indices/pap.tml __________________ Living in fast forward Hollywood RockStar outta control Need to rewind real slow Alwys Runin Time to take control Oh yeah ...

03-17-2008, 01:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Done-With-It InAButtonKindOfWay. Seriously? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hollywood Posts: 8,284 Blog Entries: 15	I hate my life I think this site is generally for California but there are a few nationwide things on here as well. This is a pretty good site. IMO I Hate My Life __________________ Living in fast forward Hollywood RockStar outta control Need to rewind real slow Alwys Runin Time to take control Oh yeah ...

03-17-2008, 01:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
Done-With-It InAButtonKindOfWay. Seriously? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hollywood Posts: 8,284 Blog Entries: 15	Indigent Prescription Programs __________________ Living in fast forward Hollywood RockStar outta control Need to rewind real slow Alwys Runin Time to take control Oh yeah ...

03-17-2008, 03:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,071	Thanks, Miss Done!!! Shalom! __________________

03-17-2008, 08:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
Done-With-It InAButtonKindOfWay. Seriously? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hollywood Posts: 8,284 Blog Entries: 15	This is part of I hate my life that if for Nation wide help. In case anyone misses it. I Hate My Life __________________ Living in fast forward Hollywood RockStar outta control Need to rewind real slow Alwys Runin Time to take control Oh yeah ...

03-17-2008, 11:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
nandm Life the gift of recovery! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home is where the heart is Posts: 4,899	Done the Pink research queen! You are awesome. Thank you for all your hard work. __________________ NOTE: All Big Book quotes are from the First Edition of the Big Book History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if faced with courage, need not be lived again. - Maya Angelou

03-27-2008, 02:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
least happily recovering Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,870	I live in the mid-east and get my scrips for either 20 for three months or 30 for three months. Go to Rx Outreach Assistance Program for Discount Prescription Drug it's worth a try. __________________ I'd rather live in my van with my dogs than live in a mansion without them. Dogs may not be our whole lives, but they make our lives whole. Whatever happens, I won't drink today. sober since 7/14/08.

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03-27-2008, 02:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
Done-With-It InAButtonKindOfWay. Seriously? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hollywood Posts: 8,284 Blog Entries: 15	Cool! Thanks You! __________________ Living in fast forward Hollywood RockStar outta control Need to rewind real slow Alwys Runin Time to take control Oh yeah ...

04-12-2008, 01:59 AM	#18 (permalink)
nandm Life the gift of recovery! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home is where the heart is Posts: 4,899	Another option for free or reduced medications. http://www.freemedicinefoundation.co...FUIlFQodP0MZ-g __________________ NOTE: All Big Book quotes are from the First Edition of the Big Book History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, however, if faced with courage, need not be lived again. - Maya Angelou

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Done-With-It InAButtonKindOfWay. Seriously? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hollywood Posts: 8,284 Blog Entries: 15	Medicare and Prescription Help __________________ Living in fast forward Hollywood RockStar outta control Need to rewind real slow Alwys Runin Time to take control Oh yeah ...

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