Question:
I am unable to work, don’t have medical insurance, and don’t have a lot of money. I have had some form of arthritis for nine years and have seen four different doctors, including one rheumatologist. They pretty much have decided my disease is RA (though there is still some question of Lupus). After paying bills for doctor visits and tests, there’s not a lot of money left to get prescriptions filled. I have used Celebrex with fairly good results, but don’t have the money to shell out for doctor’s visits each time just to get the prescription renewed. I’m currently trying to make do with Alleve, but seem to be going downhill. Does anyone know if there is a lower-cost way, such as an "immediate care" clinic, to obtain a prescription for Celebrex? I know this is sort of like asking if anyone is giving away free money, but I’m desperate. TIA for any suggestions. —— Michael
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am unable to work, don’t have medical insurance, and don’t have a lot of money. I have had some form of arthritis for nine years and have seen four different doctors, including one rheumatologist. They pretty much have decided my disease is RA (though there is still some question of Lupus). After paying bills for doctor visits and tests, there’s not a lot of money left to get prescriptions filled. I have used Celebrex with fairly good results, but don’t have the money to shell out for doctor’s visits each time just to get the prescription renewed. I’m currently trying to make do with Alleve, but seem to be going downhill. Does anyone know if there is a lower-cost way, such as an "immediate care" clinic, to obtain a prescription for Celebrex? I know this is sort of like asking if anyone is giving away free money, but I’m desperate. TIA for any suggestions. —— Michael
The majority of pharmaceutical companies have plans available whereby qualified patients can receive there products at no cost. In most cases a physician must apply on your behalf. Here are some sights for you to visit for more information. http://www.cancercareinc.org/services/drug_companies.htm http://www.phrma.org/patients/ http://www.sunflower.org/~cfsdays/freedrug.htm http://www.needymeds.com/ http://research.aarp.org/health/9905_pharm.html http://www.phrma.org/searchcures/dpdpap/ http://www.medicare.gov/Prescription/Home.asp http://www.themedicineprogram.com/ I make no endorsements of any of the above that offer assistance, this is FYI only. I was able to get the DMARD (Disease Modifying AntiRheumatic Drug, something that you should be on if you have RA) Arava for free through the manufacturer, as I had no Rx coverage at the time. My advise would be to request, plead, cajole or pressure your RD to get you in to one of the programs. Good Luck, JDShine
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