how can iget diabetes medications without insurance?
Posted on Dec 09, 2008 under diabetes medications | 10 Comments
Sometimes drugs are provided free from the drug companies. Call your doctor and ask about the drug programs available to you. It is difficult to get insulin if you are taking that.
Research a ketogenic diet. Eating foods low on the glycemic index will help diabetics control their blood sugar with less medication.
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December 9th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Check to see if you qualify for Medicaid, and if that doesn't work you can try seeing if the companies that make your medicine will help you.
Good luck!
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December 9th, 2008 at 8:49 am
insulin is provided free at most pharmacies.
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December 9th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Sometimes drugs are provided free from the drug companies. Call your doctor and ask about the drug programs available to you. It is difficult to get insulin if you are taking that.
Research a ketogenic diet. Eating foods low on the glycemic index will help diabetics control their blood sugar with less medication.
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December 9th, 2008 at 9:54 am
my husband had this same problem. we went in and talked to my doctor who was willing to see us without charge. he turned us over to one of his nurses who checked around and found someone who could help us. we had to show proof of income. once that was done we were contacted to come in and pick up my husbands medication for diabetes. there was no charge for it. so my advice is to check with your family doctor and see what he/she can do to help you.
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December 9th, 2008 at 10:29 am
As long as you have a script, you can pay cash.
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December 9th, 2008 at 11:24 am
WHERE CAN I FIND LOW COST DIABETIC SUPPLIES?
1.)Abbott Diabetes Care Patient Assistance Program
This program assists financially disadvantaged individuals who meet certain income criteria. The Abbott Diabetes Care application can be found at http://www.rxassist.org/providers/documents/AbbottDiabetesCare_000.pdf or call 866-224-8887.
2.)Amylin Patient Care Assistance Program
1-800-330-7647 (phone)
http://www.amylin.com/products/reimbursement.cfm (overview and contact info)
http://www.amylin.com/pdf/Byetta_PAP_App.pdf (Byetta help application)
http://www.amylin.com/pdf/SYMLIN_PAP_App.pdf (Symlin application)
Amylin Patient Assistance Program
PO Box 8435
Gaithersburg, MD 20898
3.) Bayer
Receive your FREE diabetes Care Kit which includes Ascensia® blood glucose meter, Lancet device, carrying case and strips. Must be 14 years of age or older to receive this offer. This offer is open to US Residents only. https://secure.xubex.com/apply/diabetes.aspx (free diabetes care kit through http://www.xubex.com)
4.) Bridge to Access
GlaxoSmithKline’s patient assistance program for non-oncology medicines, provides GSK prescription medicines to eligible low-income patients without prescription drug benefits. To apply via phone, call 1-866-PATIENT to receive by fax or mail.
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/enrollment/eligibility_criteria.html (eligibility)
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/ProductList (medicine list- incl Avandia and Avandamet. This list may not be complete. If you do not see your GlaxoSmithKline medicine listed, please call 1-888-825-5249, M-F 8AM-8PM ET.)
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/forms/enrollment_forms.jsp (enrollment forms)
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/getting_products/retail_fill.html (how to get your first refill)
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/getting_products/obtain_refill.html (how to get subsequent refills)
Each subsequent refill must be requested by calling 1-866-PATIENT at least three weeks before the patient’s existing supply of medicine is completed.
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/PatientEnrollment?pageFunction=FORMPATIENT (online form for application)
Bridges to Access
PO Box 29038 • Phoenix, AZ 85038-9038
1-866-PATIENT(728-4368)
5.) IPump.org, Inc. (http://www.ipump.org) offers limited reimbursement for diabetes medications, supplies, and insulin to persons who qualify under their "ERMA" (Emergency Request for Medical Assistance) program. They also offer limited monthly financial assistance to qualifying persons to help cover the cost of insulin, diabetes medications and supplies. Persons may only receive financial assistance through one program and no more than once per year. Under their "REDS" program eligible persons may receive certain free diabetes and insulin pump supplies. Contact the Assistance Program Director, program-director@ipump.org for more information about programs currently funded.
6.) Islets of Hope http://www.isletsofhope.com/diabetes/assistance-programs/main_1.html lists comprehensive assistance programs by state, as well as international resources for other countries. Includes private, corporate, and government programs. Click on “Assistance Programs” in their pull-down menu. Islets of hope also has a guidebook describing assistance programs for diabetes supplies, insulin pumps, medication, etc
http://www.isletsofhope.com/pdf/diabetes-assistance-programs.pdf (overview and details)
http://www.isletsofhope.com/diabetes/assistance-programs/find-diabetes-assistance-1.html (tips on finding more help for uninsured people in general)
7.) Lilly’s Lilly Cares program
Lilly Cares is a patient assistance program provided by Lilly. As part of the company's efforts to provide access to our products for legal U.S. residents regardless of their ability to pay, we created a program to offer free medication, through physicians, to patients who are otherwise unable to obtain our products. Lilly Cares assists patients who are uninsured and whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Most Lilly products are available through the program.
Eligibility is based on the patient's inability to pay and lack of third-party drug payment assistance, including insurance, Medicaid and government, community, or private programs and cannot be eligible for Medicare. Applications are available to anyone and must be completed and signed by the patient and the physician. Patients can download a blank application from the Lilly Cares website or applications can be faxed to you by calling 1-800-545-6962.
http://www.lillycares.com/index.jsp (medicines , incl. Humulog and Humilin insulin and eligibility)
http://www.lillycares.com/pdf/lilly_cares_application.pdf (application)
Lilly Cares
PO Box 230999
Centerville, VA 20120
1-(800) 545-6962 (phone)
Physician requests should be directed to:
Lilly Cares
P.O. Box 230999
Centreville, VA 20120
1-(800) 545-6962 (phone)
8.)Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov/Health/Diabetes.asp (diabetes and Medicare)
http://www.copays.org/ (patient advocate organization..helps with co-pays for Medicare part D.. Should you wish to access this provider resource please contact the Co-Pay Relief Program at (866)512-3861 or (757)952-0118 to obtain information on how to register . Please note that the provider tax id number is required to complete the application process. )
9.) MerkHelps
Merck's Prescription Discount Program
This drug discount card helps those without prescription insurance save 15% to 40% on selected Merck medicines. Enrolling in the program is free. There are no income or age requirements but you must be a legal U.S. resident to be eligible. To contact the Merck Patient Assistance Program , call 800-727-5400
8:00 AM–8:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday.Physicians and other healthcare professionals inquiring about the Patient Assistance Program may contact Merck by calling 1-800-994-2111.
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/uninsured/home.html (Merck Prescription Discount plan for the Uninsured)
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/patientassistance/qualify.html (eligibility)
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/patientassistance/whats_covered.html (medicine list includes Januvia and Janumet for diabetes)
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/patientassistance/english_enrollment.pdf (application)
Merck Patient Assistance Program
PO Box 690
Horsham, PA 19044-9979
10.) Novo/Nordisk Diabetes Patient Assistance Program
Patient must be a legal US resident and must not have or qualify for any government prescription coverage such as Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Veteran's Administration or any state or local programs which cover the Novo Nordisk product requested. Patient cannot have nor qualify for any private prescription coverage such as an HMO or PPO.Approved patients will receive a 90-day supply of medication sent to the physician's office. A new application must be submitted with each request. Income documentation is only required annually.
https://www.pparx.org/ViewProgramDetails.php?program_id=249 (medicine list incl. Novofine needles, Novolin, Novolog, and Levemir insulin, Glucagen and Prandin)
https://www.pparx.org/resources/2007-03-01.Novo_Nordisk.Novo_Nordisk_Diabetes_Patient_Assistance_Program.440.pdf (application and eligibility)
Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program
PO Box 181640
Louisville, KY 40261
1-(866) 310-7549 (phone)
1-(866) 441-4190 (fax)
11.) Pfizer's "Pfizer Pfriends"
This program helps those without prescription insurance save 15% to 50% on most Pfizer medicines at the pharmacy. Enrolling in the program is free. Eligibility and benefit levels will be determined by the applicant's income, depending on individual or family status. You must be a legal U.S. resident to participate. To apply call 1-866-776-3700. 1-877-447-4600
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/pages/Programs/programdetails.aspx?p=1 (program details)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/pages/Programs/medicines.aspx?p=1 (list of medicines, incl Glucatrol XL, Glucotrol, Glynyse, Miconase)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/files/PP_English.pdf (application and covered medicines)
Pfizer Pfriends
PO Box 12041
Trenton, NJ 08650-9634.
Pfizer RSVP Zyvox, Vfend, Revation program (Zyvox is expensive ATB for MRSA in Diabetic foot infection and other infections)
Free Pfizer medicines plus reimbursement and appeals assistance. Call 1-888-327-7787 for assistance for RSVP
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/pages/Programs/programdetails.aspx?p=12 (eligibility and medicines)
12.) Santhofi-Aventis Patient Assistance Program
For information call (800) 221-4025
https://www.pparx.org/ViewProgramDetails.php?program_id=637 (medication list incl. Lanthus and Apidra insulin and eligibility)
https://www.pparx.org/resources/2007-03-01.SanofiAventis.SanofiAventis_Patient_Assistance_Program.664.pdf (application and eligibility and medicines…incl. Lanthus and Apidra insulin)
Mail or fax application, prescription, and photocopy of
Federal income tax return to the
following address:
Sanofi-aventis U.S. Patient Assistance Program
P.O. Box 759
Somerville, NJ 08876
Fax#: (866) 734-7372
(800) 221-4025 (phone number for information)
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December 9th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
the diabetes zone dot com is a dangerous scam-cure. Beware of websites like this.
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December 9th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
I dont have insurance either but your doc can help you also there are patient assitant programs for a lot of meds so dont be affraid to ask or feel bad I get my insulin thru lily also some companys help wih glucose strips so good luck and wish u well
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December 9th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
If you live in the US your doctor may be able to provide samples. Your local pharmacy may also have information on which drug companies will supply medication and syringes to those without insurance. Also try this site. http://www.pparx.org. It is a partnership prescription Assistance program that many drug companyies participate in and you could all your medication up to 100% free.
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