Prescription Drug Assistance & Medication Support Resources (USA)

Options that may help reduce prescription costs, find copay support, and locate low-cost care. Programs have eligibility rules and may change over time.

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Prescription Discount Tools

  • RxGo
    A free prescription discount card that may help reduce out-of-pocket medication costs at participating pharmacies nationwide. This is not insurance or a Medicare prescription drug plan; savings can reach up to 80% on select medications, vary by drug and pharmacy, and users pay the pharmacy directly at the time of service.
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SesameCare (Self-Pay Healthcare Option)

Access affordable doctor visits, prescriptions, labs, and imaging with transparent, upfront pricing—no insurance required. May be helpful for individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing high out-of-pocket costs.

Services and care are offered by an independent third-party provider and are not provided by or endorsed by any hospital or doctor listed on Hospitals.net.

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Manufacturer & Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)

  • NeedyMeds
    Searchable database of patient assistance programs, discount cards, and low-cost clinics.
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  • RxAssist
    Patient assistance program (PAP) listings and tools to help find lower-cost medicines.
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  • Partnership for Prescription Assistance
    Program-matching resource to help find assistance programs for eligible patients.
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Medicare & Government Help

  • Medicare Extra Help (Low-Income Subsidy)
    Helps eligible people pay for Medicare Part D premiums, deductibles, and copays.
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  • Medicare (Part D information)
    Coverage basics, plan comparisons, and enrollment information for prescription coverage.
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  • State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
    Free, local counseling to help people understand Medicare options (including Part D).
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Copay & Disease-Specific Assistance

  • PAN Foundation
    Copay assistance for eligible patients with specific conditions (funds open/close).
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  • HealthWell Foundation
    Financial assistance with copays, premiums, and other costs for eligible patients.
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  • Patient Advocate Foundation
    Case management and financial aid resources for patients navigating access to care.
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  • CancerCare
    Financial assistance and support services for people affected by cancer.
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Low-Cost Care & Local Help

  • HRSA Health Center Locator (FQHCs)
    Find federally funded health centers that may offer sliding-fee medical care and pharmacy support.
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  • 211 (Local Help)
    Connects callers to local services that may include medication support and community clinics.
    Phone: 211
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Medication Safety & Information

  • MedlinePlus (Drug Information)
    Plain-language medication information, safety guidance, and patient handouts.
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  • FDA (Medication Safety)
    Drug safety communications, recalls, and consumer medication information.
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Urgent Medication Help

  • Poison Control
    Help for suspected overdose, medication errors, or poison exposures (24/7).
    Phone: 1-800-222-1222
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