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CHECK IF THERE IS A GENERIC COUNTERPART FOR YOUR MEDICATION
This website tells you if your prescription medication has a generic counterpart!
ELECTRONIC ORANGE BOOK
www.fda.gov/cder/ob/
GIANT EAGLE $4 GENERIC PRESCRIPTIONS
Visit your Giant Eagle pharmacy or enroll online at www.gianteagle.com. There is no fee for applying. Program members will receive a sticker to be affixed to their Giant Eagle Advantage Card® for identification.
What quantity is included in the $4 price?
The $4 price is for commonly prescribed dosages. If your physician prescribes a larger quantity, the price will reflect the larger quantity at an adjusted price.
I need a different quantity than what is covered for $4. How will my medication be priced?
The pricing list is set to automatically price at $4 for commonly prescribed dosages. The price will be adjusted for a larger quantity. Refer to the medication list for specific quantities covered. Example: Digoxin is $4 for 30 tablets (a typical 30 day supply). If you require 60 tablets, you will pay $8.
Is the list of drugs going to change?
The list of drugs may change. Please visit GiantEagle.com periodically for updates to this plan. Giant Eagle reserves the right to change pricing and products on the list at any time.
RXASSIST
http://rxassist.org/patients/default.cfm
Find programs for free or low-cost medications. Forms available for download on website.
NEEDY MEDS
“A resource for people who cannot afford medicine or other health care costs, NeedyMeds has information on nearly 800 programs.”
Includes:
- Drug list – look for the medication that you need on the list and then find programs listed that might provide you with that med.
- Program list – look up the name of the company that produces your medication and see if they have a patient assistance program.
- Patient Assistance Program forms list – look up the company/program name and download the patient assistance program form instead of waiting for them to mail one to you.
And more.
If you don’t find your medication or medication manufacturer on their list, try contacting the manufacturer of your medication yourself and asking them if they can help you.
PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669)The call centers accepts calls in English, Spanish and approximately 150
other languages.
PPARxPA helps low-income, uninsured Pennsylvania residents get access to patient assistance programs where they may qualify for free, or nearly free, prescription medicines.
RX OUTREACH
Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services, Inc.
PO Box 66536 . Saint Louis, MO 63166-6536
1-800-769-3880
The program currently provides more than 55 FDA-approved generic medicines to treat a variety of ongoing health conditions, including diabetes, mental health, heart conditions, high blood pressure, and asthma.
Individuals whose income is $32,490 a year or less are eligible. Add $11,220 to this amount per additional family member.
Costs: There is no cost to join the program. There are no contracts or monthly bills. Patients pay only for the medicine they need. The fee is $20-50 for each 90-day (3 month) supply depending on the med.
http://www.rxoutreach.com/en/
