Prescription Assistance
Are you a person living with epilepsy that is struggling to afford your medication, please see below for several options. Contact Sonya Ferguson, MSW, Director of Client Services, at the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana for more information.
Kentucky Rx Program
The Kentucky Rx Card is a FREE prescription assistance program that is available to all residents of the state of Kentucky. The Kentucky Rx Card program was launched in June 2009 to help the uninsured and underinsured afford their prescription medications. The program offers savings of up to 80% on prescription medications and is accepted at over 68,000 pharmacies nationwide. Those with insurance can also use the program for medications not covered through their pharmacy benefits. The Kentucky Rx Card is a simple solution to the confusing maze of discount programs that have appeared in recent years. Residents of Kentucky can obtain a pre-activated free Rx card, search drug pricing, and locate participating pharmacies by visiting www.kentuckyrxcard.com.
The Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP)
KPAP helps qualifying Kentuckians and/or their families locate free or reduced-cost prescription drugs through assistance programs offered by the drug manufacturers, discount drug programs, and discount pharmacy programs. You can learn more about this program by visiting the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services website.
Indiana Rx Program
The Indiana Drug Card is a FREE prescription assistance program that is available to all residents of the state of Indiana. The Indiana Drug Card was launched in July of 2009 to help the uninsured and underinsured afford their prescription medications. Those with insurance can also use the program for medications not covered through their pharmacy benefits. Additionally, those with health savings accounts (HSA) or high deductible plans can use this program to help reduce out of pocket costs. The Indiana Drug Card is a simple solution to the confusing maze of discount programs that have appeared in recent years. Residents of Indiana can obtain a pre-activated free Rx card, search drug pricing, and locate participating pharmacies by visiting www.indianadrugcard.com.
America's Pharmacy
America’s Pharmacy helps individuals get a prescription discount card. Over 62,000 pharmacies accept the discount card including Walmart, CVS/pharmacy, Walgreens, and Costco. To learn more please visit americaspharmacy.com.
Medicine Assistance Tool
PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a search engine designed to help patients, caregivers, and health care providers learn more about the resources available through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs. MAT is not its own patient assistance program, but rather a search engine for many of the patient assistance resources that the biopharmaceutical industry offers. To learn more visit www.medicineassistancetool.org.
Costco
Costco has a Member Prescription Program for all of its members. Just type in your prescription and it will get you the quantity and discount price that is available. To learn more, visit costco.com/cmpp.
GoodRx
GoodRx is a database that will help you compare prices, find FREE coupons, and help you save up to 80% on your prescriptions. GoodRx is accepted at thousands of major pharmacies including Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid, and Kroger. To learn more, visit goodrx.com.
Needy Meds
Needy Meds helps with the cost of medication. Needy meds also helps with a lot of resources such as discounts on medications, finding the right patient assistance program, assist with medical transportation costs, scholarships, and more. Please visit needymeds.org to learn more.