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NeedyMeds is an online information resource of programs that provide assistance to people who are unable to afford their medications and health care costs. All the information is free, easy to access and updated regularly. No registration is required and we don't request any personal information.

Do you need help with the cost of your medications?

Programs called Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs), which are created by pharmaceutical companies, provide free or discounted medicine to people who are unable to afford them. Each program has its own qualifying criteria.

To find a PAP that you may qualify for:

  1. Click on Brand Name Drugs or Generic Name Drugs here or in the menu to the left.
  2. Look up the medication alphabetically to find out if there's a program available.
  3. Click on the name of your medicine to access the eligibility and contact information for the program(s). In some cases, the program application form can be printed from our website. Applications should be faxed or mailed directly to the PAP, not to NeedyMeds.

If your medicine does not appear on the Brand Name or Generic Name lists, then it is not available through a PAP. Read below for other assistance options.

Our Help with Prescription Assistance Applications section provides information on organizations in your area that assist patients with completing prescription assistance program applications for free or a small fee.

Coupons, Rebates & More are offered by various drug companies and may offer a rebate, discount or even free trial size of a medication. Offers for prescription medications require a doctor's prescription. Offers can be found three ways: under Brand Name Drugs if a coupon icon appears next to the drug name then click on the icon. They can also be found on the Coupons, Rebates & More page. Use the alphabet bar to find the medicine. Or do a category search for coupons by diagnosis or symptoms

NeedyMeds Drug Discount Card provides savings of up 80% on many prescription medications. The card is free and available to everyone. There is no registration and your entire family can use the same card. Download a card and learn more about its benefits. Information on other drug discount cards are also available on the NeedyMeds' website.

Do you need assistance based on your diagnosis?

Diagnosis Information Pages provide detailed information about the assistance available for a diagnosis all on one page for easy access.

Diagnosis-Based Assistance programs provide a wide range of assistance for the costs associated with specific diagnoses or medical conditions.

Camps & Retreats geared towards children and adults living with a specific diagnosis, medical or non-medical condition.

Scholarships geared towards children and adults living with a specific diagnosis or medical condition.

Do you need help looking for a low-cost health care facility?

Free/Low-Cost/Sliding Scale Clinics, offering medical services, dental services, or both, offer healthcare at no cost, for a small fee, or on a sliding scale. Clinics are searchable by state.

Are you looking for local state or federal government programs?

Government Programs are programs that are created, sponsored, and/or funded (all or in part) by state, county or local governments to assist low-income residents with medical care, prescription assistance, health insurance, etc.

Medicaid Sites, federally funded entitlement program that helps provide medical care to low-income citizens, are searchable by state.

Medicare Counseling, federally funded advisory programs also known as State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), are searchable by state.

Still have questions for us?

Call the NeedyMeds toll-free helpline number at 800-503-6897.

Email info@needymeds.org. Watch our videos to learn about our resources.

Attend our monthly webinars for an overview of the many different resources available on the NeedyMeds website.

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