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How to Get Free Prescription Drugs

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By Pamela Wilson-Lipscomb
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Get Free Prescription Drugs
Get Free Prescription Drugs

If you do not have health benefits, it can be expensive trying to pay full price for prescriptions can be expensive. Some have to choose between paying an important bill or buying medications that can help them to maintain their health. There are many avenues for getting discount and free medicine, based on your ability to pay.

Difficulty: Easy
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  1. Step 1

    There are many drug assistance programs, that give free drugs. If you can not afford to pay for your drugs, find a patient assistance drug program and sign up for these programs. You will have to provide proof of income in most cases.

  2. Step 2

    There are companies that will provide free medication, to those with lower incomes, who can not afford their medication. Speak to the pharmacist at your hospital or drug store about signing up for patient assistance drug program.

  3. Step 3

    There are patient assistance programs that you can sign up for online. there are several very good drug assistance programs out there. Do a Google search to look for more programs that can help you get your drugs for free or for a discount.

  4. Step 4

    Wal-Mart has a discount drug program where you can get generic drugs for $4.00 per prescription and $10.00 for a 3 months subscription.

  5. Step 5

    If you are 65 years old, ex-military and have Medicare part B, you can qualify for the Tricare Senior Pharmacy Program. You can qualify for free or low co-pays for your medications. Go to the Tricare website to get further information.

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on 7/13/2009 These are great suggestions. Thanks for sharing. 5*

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on 7/12/2009 This is a fantastic article and great advice especially in this time when people are loosing coverage.

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on 7/12/2009 Prescription drugs can eat up a large part of a budget. This is very useful for those being laid off from work or have lost coverage.

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on 7/11/2009 Very useful information! I am definiely passing this one on 5*

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on 7/10/2009 Who knew you can get prescription drugs free. Good tips.

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