Heart attack-need medicine i can't afford-help!
2007-03-02 08:43:38 · 7 answers · asked by Elaine G 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
call 1-800-4PPA-Now
They will walk you through what you need to do to get your medication at no or very low cost from the manufacture
2007-03-06 03:04:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, the Walmart $4 generics are a great thing to look into.
Be sure to talk to your doctor about this. For example, there is a type of drug called a 'statin' that you may be on (Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor...). There are 6 different types of statins and all do basically the same thing. Certain dosages of some of those 6 choices are available at Walmart $4. So if your doctor isn't thinking about you having monetary constraints he may just pick one randomly. But if he knows your situation, he can be sure to prescribe one that has a generic. This in itself can greatly reduce costs.
Also, many states (if not all) have a vocational rehab program. So long as you fit the qualifications they can help pay for your medications and for your cardiac rehab (if needed). I think qualifications include not being filthy rich and temporarily working less as a result of the heart attack. They probably differ per state. The program is state/federally funded so it doesn't cost anything and can really help out a lot. At least in SC, you can still get all of these services even if you have health insurance. Even through insurance helps, medication can still be expensive so the vocational rehab can act as a secondary insurance in this case. I definitely recommend looking into this option as it helped me a lot when I had a heart attack.
Good luck with everything.
2007-03-02 10:47:25 · answer #2 · answered by rms 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Rx companies have or are members in programs for free or reduced meds. Contact the manuf of the med you've been prescribed. Or ask your doctor or pharmicist about generics, as WalMart and others are offering generics for $4/month.
Isn't it amazing that insurance will cover an electric go-cart, but not heart meds!!
2007-03-02 08:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by Patsy A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many manufacturers have programs which provide medication free of charge or at low cost. The maker of each medication has to be contacted directly.
2007-03-06 02:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by xxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drug manufacturer's have an assistance program for people in your situation. Ask your doctor's office if they can help write a letter to them explaining your circumstances. I know that they can do this, our hospital helps people with this problem all the time.
2007-03-02 09:49:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
where are you from?
Try generics from india they are equally good. dont be stereotyped with indian's manufacturer
2007-03-02 21:34:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
write to the manufacterer of your medication, many of them offer assistance now.
2007-03-02 08:47:37 · answer #7 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋