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Getting Help with Drug Bills

Q. What are the best sites for financial help with very expensive drugs? I don’t qualify for Medicaid but my drug bills can reach $5,000 a month. I have multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s and atrial fibrillation. I am a retired nurse and scared about how I can afford these medicines.

A. You may qualify for assistance from the pharmaceutical companies that make your drugs. Go to www.helpingpatients.org to find out.

We are sending you our Guide to Saving Money on Medicine for more information about free medications and other tips for saving money such as ordering from legitimate Canadian Web sites.

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About the Author
Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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