Meds Advice and Ways to Pay for Them

[Wesley Bratton]

I've been prescribed the generic version of adderall since my health care plan does not cover prescriptions at all. Problem is that it's still quite a bit of money and unfortunately I don't know if I can afford it. Does anyone have any ideas?

[Mark Friedman]

Methamphetamine salts are the generic version of Adderall. They're very inexpensive, but I've heard people respond to them differently (it's not Adderall). But it's cheap enough to try. Maybe it will work for you - ask your MD.

[DANA]

My husband just lost his job and our medical coverage. I definitely can not afford the expense of Adderall. I called my pharmacy to inquire how much self-pay costs for Adderall and they said it was close to $500. OMG!

Here is some valuable information regarding resources to apply to for assistance with medication. These programs are usually directly with pharmaceutical companies who are helping low income families and individuals. First you have to apply and see if you are eligible. Make sure that you know upfront what your annual income is presently because this program is based on your income.

THIS ONE IS SPECIFICALLY FOR VYVANSE. I discovered that Adderall is not in the program so my alternative is Vyvanse. If you are taking Concerta, Ritalin or other meds, there are other resources to guide you to the right pharmaceutical company that provides an assistance program for that particular drug.

Vyvanse Patient Assistance Program
PO Box 5836
Somerset, NJ 08875
Phone : [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.rxhope.com/

Eligibility:
The Patient Assistance Program is designed for patients who are uninsured, or do not have coverage under any federal or state health care program with an annual income level below 200% of the US Poverty Guidelines.
Family Size:
1- $20,800
2- $28,000
3- $35,200
4- $42,400
5- $49,600
6- $56,800
7- $64,000
8- $71,200

ELI LILLY PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM: Lilly Cares Program, PO Box 230999, Centerville, VA 20120
800-545-6962,800-488-2133

List of Medications:
Cialis Tablet 5mg, 10mg, 20mg (tadalafil);Cymbalta Capsules 20mg, 30mg, 60mg (duloxetine);Evista Tablets 60mg (raloxifene);Glucagon Emergency Kit Injection (glucagon);Humalog Injection 1000vial (insulin Lispro);Humalog 50/50 Injection (insulin Lispro);Humalog 75/25 Injection 300pen (insulin Lispro);Humalog 75/25 Injection 1000vial (insulin Lispro);Humulin (all Types) Injection (insulin Human);Prozac Oral Solution 20mg/5ml (fluoxetine);Prozac Tablets 10mg, 20mg, 40mg (fluoxetine);Prozac Weekly Capsules 90mg (fluoxetine);Quinidine Gluconate Injection 80mg (quinidine Glucomate);ReoPro Injection 10mg/iv (abciximab);Strattera Capsules 10mg, 18mg, 25mg, 40mg, 60mg (atomoxetine);Symbyax Capsules 3/25mg, 6/25mg, 6/50mg, 12/25mg, 12/50mg (olonzapine/fluoxetine);Zyprexa Injection (olanzapine);Zyprexa Tablets 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg (olanzapine);Zyprexa Zydis Orally Disintegrating Tablets (olanzapine)

PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
http://patientassistance.com/

TOGETHER RX ACCESS PROGRAM
http://togetherrxaccess.com/Tx/enrollmentActionOld.do
(THIS IS A DISCOUNTED PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS YOU A SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFF OF MEDS.)