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Hi All, This mainly applies in the US but don't be bashful about bringing the subject up where ever you live... Ask your Parkinson's organization! Ask your Dr.! People should not be driven into poverty and forced to choose between pharmaceuticals and food & shelter.... murray Prescription drug benefits are a hot topic now, and if you're not covered by insurance, they can be costly. Try visiting these web sites for more information: The Medicine Program Eligibility, qualifying, telephone numbers, online forms... http://www.themedicineprogram.com/info.html The Medicine Program has been in the NEWS... Read all about it here... http://www.themedicineprogram.com/news/ PHRMA Public Affairs Division The research-based pharmaceutical industry has had a long-standing tradition of providing prescription medicines free of charge to physicians whose patients might not otherwise have access to necessary medicines. To make it easier for physicians to identify the growing number of programs available for needy patients, member companies of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) created this directory. It lists company programs that provide drugs to physicians whose patients could not otherwise afford them. The programs are listed alphabetically by company. Under the entry for each program is information about how to make a request for assistance, what prescription medicines are covered, and basic eligibility criteria. http://www.phrma.org/searchcures/dpdpap/#html Common Questions About This Directory http://www.phrma.org/searchcures/dpdpap/common.phtml RxHope.Com - The Heart of the Industry The Pharmaceutical Industry is committed to ensuring that everyone who needs prescription medications is able to receive them. RxHope.com can help prescribers obtain these medications for their patients when the patient is unable to afford them and does not have access to prescription insurance or government-funded programs. Best of all, this service is FAST, SIMPLE, and FREE. http://www.rxhope.com/ Medicare.gov - The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare Information http://www.medicare.gov/ Welcome to the Prescription Drug Assistance Programs section of Medicare.gov. This section provides information on programs that offer discounts or free medication to individuals in need. http://www.medicare.gov/Prescription/Home.asp Frequently Asked Questions - (FAQ) Prescription Drug Question and Answers http://www.medicare.gov/FAQs/PDAP.asp ***************