NeedyMeds is a non-profit organization that provides information about assistance programs that are available to low-income patients and their advocates.  The NeedyMeds website provides access to a wealth of databases of information on clinics and patient assistance programs including:

Low-Cost Medicine Programs

Patient Assistance Programs provide free or low-cost medicine to low-income people who are uninsured or under-insured.  

Additional Assistance Programs (PAPs)

·         Application Assistance is a resource of organizations that will help you find and apply for PAPs for free or a small fee.

·         Disease-Based Assistance programs that help with the costs associated with specific diseases or conditions.

·         Government Programs are state and federal programs that assist low-income residents.

·         Discount Drug Cards provider consumers with discounts on prescription medication.

Free/Low Cost Clinics

The NeedyMeds database identifies more than 4,000 clinics that are free or low cost with a sliding scale base on income.  To find a clinic in your area, click on a map. 

Discount Drug Cards

There are many different types of drug discount cards. Some offer significant savings while others are not a good deal. Drug company discount cards offer discounts only for certain medications while others offer a wide range of discounts. You may find it best to use certain cards for some medications and others for other medications.

1.       Drug Company Discount Card

2.       State Discount Cards

3.       NeedyMeds Drug Discount Card

To learn more about these programs, visit the NeedyMeds website.