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As of April 10, 2002, Abbott Laboratories, AstraZeneca, Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, and Novartis have joined together to offer the "Together Rx Card." Those eligible for Medicare can use the card to obtain savings on over 150 medications, with a single card. Medications include those for diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer, allergy, asthma, arthritis, and depression. The card is designed to assist those who have no prescription drug coverage. Enrollees may have incomes up to $28,000 ($38,000 for couples). Enrollment begins April 10, 2002, and cards become effective in June 2002. Enrollment materials are available at participating pharmacies and physicians' offices. Participating pharmacies include Wal-Mart, WalGreens, Target, Albertson's, Costco, Kroger, and Safeway. Individuals with more limited incomes may be eligible for further savings or free medications. Check with your physician, community center, or participating pharmacy for more information. -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD "Ask the Parkinson Dietitian" http://www.parkinson.org/ Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" "Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy for Parkinson's disease" http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn