Prescription Drugs
Prescription Drug Discount Cards – Now Available
As a result of legislation passed by the City Council, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has developed a new prescription drug discount card program called BigAppleRx. Cards are now available for FREE to all residents, regardless of age, income, or immigration and health insurance coverage status, and can be used to purchase eligible prescription drugs at a reduced price from thousands of pharmacies around the city and country. You can't use this card with any other discounts or with any insurance. It's only good for medication not covered by insurance. See #11. http://www.bigapplerx.com/faq More information>
Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)
Many drug companies have programs to provide medication at subsidized prices for those who cannot afford them and meet the company's income and eligibility requirements. This website, sponsored by PhRMA, the Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America, has a downloadable list of all available programs and on-line applications. Get more information>
Genentech
Genentech's Access to Care Foundation provides Herceptin and Avastin to patients who cannot afford these drugs and meet certain income and eligibility requirements. They also work with doctors to appeal insurance company denials of coverage. Get more information>
Medicare Rights Center
Good source of information on Medicare Part D and other aspects of Medicare. The place to start if you are having problems with Medicare. Get more information>
Medwatch
FDA site with information on drug safety and recalls. Patients can report problems with drug side effects. Get more information>
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
Their Co-pay Relief Program provides assistance to patients who have health insurance. It covers chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. Ovarian cancer patients may be eligible for some aid. Applicants must qualify financially and medically. Get more information>
Cancer Action Now
Website of the Marti Nelson Cancer Foundation (MNCF), which works to make experimental cancer drugs available on a compassionate access basis. Provides information on how to obtain drugs under compassionate use. Get more information>