Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
If you know somebody, or you are suffering from cancer, a heart ailment or some other disease that requires a medication as an essential part of their or your treatment, but one you can't afford. Through special indigent programs, drug companies will supply the medication free of charge directly to your pharmacy or to your doctor if he must administer the drug.
Step2
The first step is to tell your doctor that you are not able to afford the needed medicines. Next, see if your doctor has any information on the "Indigent patient drug program" for the medication you need.
Step3
Surprisingly, many doctors don't even know these programs exist. You will need to check out different pharmaceutical company's, to see what type of plans they offer. Also medical departments in University's will have this information...
Step4
Also, many states have programs that provide prescription drugs for as little as $1, or sometimes even free. Check your local state for their booklet on "State Pharmaceutical Programs" Another place to check is the "Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association"(PMA). It has up to date information on the patient programs sponsored by various drug manufacturers. You can access this information on the web at www.phrma.org/patient .