Pharmaceutical Discounts

The first type of discount comes directly from the pharmaceutical companies. Listed below are two major discount cards and the list of medications that they cover.

Eli Lilly
Lilly AnswersSM
1-877-RXLILLY; www.lillymedicareanswers.com
*this program is also available to those who are disabled and receiving Medicare.
Gross annual income must be less than $18,000 (single) or $24,000 (couple).

Benefits: Cardholders will receive each Lilly medication for $12.

Lilly medications: Aventyl HCL, Calcium Carbonate, Ceclor, Dymelor, Evista, Gemzar, Glucagon, Humalog 75/25, Humatrope, Humulin 50/50, Humulin 70/30, Humulin L, N, N/NPH, R, U, Iletin II, Lorabid, Prozac, Serefem, Silver Nitrate, Vancocin HCL, and Zyprexa

Together RX
1-800-865-7211; www.togetherrxaccess.com/Tx/jsp/home.jsp
*This program is founded by: Abbott Laboratories, AstraZeneca, Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen Pharmaceutica Products, Novartis, and Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Inc.

Requirements: Cardholders must be Medicare enrollees, annual income cannot exceed $28,000 for individuals and $38,000 for couples, and there cannot be enrollment in any prescription drug coverage (public or private).

Covered medications: Aciphex, Accolate, Advair Diskus, Agenerase, Albenza, Alkeran Tablets, Allegra, Allegra-D, Amaryl, Amerge, Amoxil, Anzemet Tablets, Arava Tablets, Araza Tablets, Arimidex, Atacand, Atacand HCT, Augmentin, Avandia, Azmacort Inhalation Aerosol, Bactroban Cream, Beconase, Biaxin Filmtab, Biaxin XL Filmtab, Biaxin Granules, Bicitra, BuSpar, Carafate Tablets and Suspension, Ceftin Tablets and Powder for Oral Suspension, Casodex, Cefzil, Clozaril, Combipatch, Combivir, Companzine, Comtan, Concerta, Coreg, Coumadin, Daraprim Tablets, Depakote, Depakote ER, Dexedrine, DiaBeta, Diovan, Diovan HCT, Ditropan XL, Duragesic, Dyazide, Elidel, Elmiron, Emla, Entocort EC, Epivir-HBV, Epivir, Erycette, Eskalith CR, Estraderm, Exelon, Famvir, Femara, Fioricet, Flexeril, Flonase, Flovent, Floxin, Floradil Aerolizer, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glucovance, Grifulin V, Haldol, Imitrex, Intal, Kaletra, Lamictral, Lamisil, Lamprene, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin, Lantus, Lasix, Lescol/ Lescol XL, Leukeran Tablets, Levaquin, Lotensin, Lotensin HCT, Lotrel, Malarone, Mavik, Mepron, Miacalcin Injection and Nasal Spray, Monopril, Monopril-HCT, Monostat-Derm, Mycelex, Myleran, Nasacort, Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray, Neutraphos, Nexium, Nolvadex, Norvir, Omnicef Capsules/ Oral Suspension, Ortho-Prefest, Pancrease, Parfon Forte DSC, Parlodel, Parnate, Paxil, Plendil, Polycitra, Pravachol, Prilosec, Purinethol, Pulmicort Turbuhaler, Regranex, Relafen, Relenza, Reminyl, Renova, Requip, Rescula, Retin-A Micro, Retrovir, Risperdal, Serevent, Seroquel, Serzone, Sinemet, Sinemet CR, Spectazole, Sporanox, Starlix, Stelazine, Synthyroid, Tagamet, Tarka, Tegretol, Tegretol-XR, Tequin, Terazol, Testoderm, Tabloid brand Thioguanine, Thorazine, Tilade, Tolectin, Topomax, Toprol-XL, Trental, TriCor, Trileptal, Trizivir, Tylenol with Codeine, Tylox, Ultracet, Ultram, Urispas, Valtrex, Vascor, Ventolin, Vermox, Vivelle/ Vivell-Dot, Voltaren Opthalmic, Wellbutrin SR, Zaditor, Zantac, Ziagen, Zofran, Zomig, Zovirax, Zyban.

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FREE MEDICATION

Most pharmaceutical companies offer 'Indigent Patient Assistance Programs' (or the equivalent). Pharmaceutical companies are required to give away a percentage of their medication each year. You can apply to receive this medication with the assistance and cooperation of your physician. Each company requires an application and many vary on the eligibility requirements. Some programs do not publish their eligibility guidelines, so you must apply to learn if you qualify. Typically, if you are considered eligible for assistance through the program, there is a six to eight week delay before you are notified of acceptance. The medication is then sent (in a three month's supply) to your doctor's office. Individuals have to re-apply every three months. There are several resources to access this information.

1. www.helpingpatients.org
2. www.benefitscheckup.org
3. www.needymeds.com
4. www.rxhope.com

For information on the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefits:

5. www.medicare.gov

Through these websites you can determine who is the manufacturer of any particular medication, if they have a program for free medication, the proper procedure to apply, and how to get an application (many are available on line).

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OTHER DISCOUNTS

Many organizations and insurance plans have their own discount program for their members. Check with any organizations or insurance plans to which you belong to determine eligibility. Remember, if your insurance plan offers a mail order pharmacy, you can usually get a 90-day supply for one co pay instead of just a 30-day supply at a retail pharmacy.

Please note that this document is to be used as information and referral purposes only. The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area does not recommend any of these programs/organizations. If you have any questions or are interested in any local programs that might be available to assist you, please contact the Area Agency on Aging Benefits Counselor at (512) 916-6055 or toll free at (888) 622-9111.

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