NEED HELP WITH PHARMACY BILLS?
Big Pharma is screwing US consumers with eye-popping drug prices for certain diseases, like juvenile arthitis. Here's a non-governmental partial solution if you meet income guidelines.
https://prescriptionhope.com/
"Prescription Hope charges one set service fee of $50 a month for each medication to manage your enrollment with patient assistance programs on an on going basis.
The medications accessed through patient assistance programs are free. There are no extra costs or fees associated with the medication or our services."
Each medicine in their list of 1500 expensive drugs costs only $50/month if you meet their income guidelines:
"The income guidelines to qualify to receive your medication are as follows:
- An Individual earning $32,000 per year or less.
- Households with a combined income of $50,000 per year or less.
- Guidelines increase with each additional dependent (3 or more individuals) in households earning a combined income of $100,000 per year or less.:
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Example - the children's arthritis drug Ilaris (Canakinumab)
"Estimated Retail Price* of Ilaris:
1 vial: $26,341/month
*Source: GoodRX.com
Prescription Hope Price for Ilaris:
30 day supply: $50.00/month"