{"id":613,"date":"2000-12-01T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2000-12-01T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/care-givers.com\/articles\/2000-directory-of-prescription-drug-patient-assistance-programs\/"},"modified":"2021-06-29T20:06:41","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T20:06:41","slug":"2000-directory-of-prescription-drug-patient-assistance-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/care-givers.com\/articles\/2000-directory-of-prescription-drug-patient-assistance-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"2000 Directory of Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The research-based pharmaceutical industry has had a long-standing tradition of providing prescription medicines free of charge to physicians whose patients might not otherwise have access to necessary medicines.<\/p>\n

To make it easier for physicians to identify the growing number of programs available for needy patients, member companies of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) created this directory. It lists company programs that provide drugs to physicians whose patients could not otherwise afford them. The programs are listed alphabetically by company. Under the entry for each program is information about how to make a request for assistance, what prescription medicines are covered, and basic eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n

Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 1999-2000 Directory of Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs<\/a> is also available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Acrobat provides a high level of graphic richness and can be easily printed out and kept for future reference.<\/p>\n

If you wish to access the PDF files but do not have Acrobat Reader 3.0 installed on your system, you can DOWNLOAD<\/a> this free software from Adobe Systems. Note: Any one using an Acrobat Reader below version 3.0 may experience some trouble viewing and printing the PDF file. We suggest upgrading your software to version 4.0 before attempting to view the file.<\/p>\n

More specific information and details can be viewed at the Pharma.Org<\/a> site.<\/p>\n

Two other important sites to gather information from are:<\/b><\/p>\n

NAMI- National Alliance for The Mentall Ill- Free Medication Program
\n<\/b>http:\/\/www.nami.org\/update\/freemed.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

The Medicine Program:<\/b>
\nhttp:\/\/www.themedicineprogram.com\/info.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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Prescriptions Cheaper North & South Of The US Borders<\/b><\/p>\n

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It’s a known fact that prescription drugs can be obtained more cheaply by crossing the borders into Mexico and Canada. You’ve seen it on television, in magazines and newspapers. . Drug costs are much lower in Canada and Mexico due to trade laws and lower manufacturing costs in those countries.<\/p>\n

For years elderly Americans in particular have been crossing the borders to obtain their prescriptions as well as those medications which are not permitted here in the States for their treatments.<\/p>\n

Americans are permitted to import a 90-day supply of approved drugs from these countries for personal use.<\/p>\n

Before planning such an endeavor, check with the FDA and Customs for regulations on bringing in these prescription drugs.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.fda.gov\/ora\/import\/purchasing_medications.htm<\/b><\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.fda.gov\/ora\/import\/pipinfo.htm<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.customs.ustreas.gov\/travel\/travel.htm<\/a>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

You should carry copies of your prescriptions when you return back to the States so that you will not encounter difficulties with Customs.<\/p>\n

Gail R. Mitchell<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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