2007-09-10 02:43:38 · 10 answers · asked by Steve G 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Actually WalMart has many common RX for $4.00 each, it is a new program that you can enroll in.
Another thing, ask your doctor for free samples of your medication.
If you meet certain economic (low income) guidelines, manufacturers of the drug will give you free medication, they will send you the application and yuor doctor needs to fill it out.
2007-09-10 03:24:14 · answer #1 · answered by slk29406 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Health care, including medications, is a right not a privilege. The only way to make this work is by instituting a national program similar to those of the Scandinavian countries. Everyone pays a flat fee that is part of the federal income tax and the drugs are available at little or no cost.
Will it be perfect? No. But it will certainly be better than the mess we now have. AND it will help people living longer more productive and happier lives.
2007-09-10 12:51:58 · answer #2 · answered by fredrick z 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here in Australia, we have universal health care which really does cover all citizens. As well as free medical and surgical care, we have a pharmaceutical system which covers all Seniors, and people on disability or other pensions. They pay $4.70 for any prescription, no matter what the retail price is.
I don't understand why people who live in the richest country in the world, still have this terrible problem with paying top price for medications. Its not just Scandinavia which has a fair system, its many countries around the world. I think you'll find that the US is one of the worst, right down there with the 3rd world countries.
I'd suggest that you lobby your politicians, and lobby them vigorously, about this !!
2007-09-10 13:46:40 · answer #3 · answered by Stella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The company CAREMARK has a deal where they will send you 3 months of your drugs through the mail for the price of one month. I hear that works pretty good - except when your meds are right and you have to change them every month anyway....
(Hey, don't let the neighbors know! Snicker, snicker!)
2007-09-10 12:52:15 · answer #4 · answered by Tina Goody-Two-Shoes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Socialized medicine which will in turn lower medicine costs, physician costs and income and cut out the middle man who happens to be the insurance companies.
2007-09-12 17:56:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree my husband just went in hospital for a heart procedure and has to take the most expensive medicine their is,and their is no help for him to get it.he has no insurance and been out of work a long time,and all our savings is almost gone.
2007-09-10 15:23:35 · answer #6 · answered by alcaholicdemon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the sticks and your insurance is provided by your spouse none of the paperwork ever works out.
2007-09-10 12:34:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Medicine" should be available to those who need it via free samples, or a flat rate per refill.
2007-09-10 11:28:26 · answer #8 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flat $15,00 for all drugs. That would help and they would still make mega bucks{the drug companies}
2007-09-10 10:07:05 · answer #9 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
JUST GIVE IT TO THE PEOPLE..
2007-09-10 14:52:35 · answer #10 · answered by mona75243 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋