This article is from the Organ Transplant FAQ, by mike_holloway@hotmail.com (Michael Holloway) with numerous contributions by others.
The following states have programs with specific financial eligibility
guidelines that offer assistance with out-patient medications to senior
citizens andror persons with disabilities:
- Connecticut CONN PACE Program - CoMecticut Pharmaceutical
Assistance Contract to the Elderly and the Disabled--
800-423-5026
Delaware The Nemours Health Clinic Program
New Castle County--302-429-8050
Kent and Sussex County--800-292-9538
- Illinois Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
800-624-2459 or 217-524-0435
- Maine Elderly Low-Cost Drug Program--800-773-7894
- Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program--800-492-1974
- New Jersey PAAD Program - Pharmaceutical Assistance
to the Aged and Disabled--800-792-9745
- New York EPIC Program--800-332-3742
- Pennsylvania PACE Program - Pharmaceutical Assistance
Contract for the Elderly--800-225-7223
Veterans Administration
If you have a military history with an honorable discharge, it may be
possible to become eligible for VA benefits. However, it has become more
and more difficult to become eligible without a service-connected
disability. To determine your eligibility, contact your local Veterans
Hospital or VA office.
PAYMENT ASSISTANCE
Ask your doctor to call for information and paperwork.
DRUG Manufacturer Telephone #
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BACTRIM Roche Labs 800-526-6367
CALAN Searle 800-542-2526
CARDIZEM Aventis 800-552-3656
DILANTIN Pfizer 800-438-1985
EPOGEN Amgen Inc. 800-272-9376
IMURAN/ZOVIRAX Burroughs Wellcome 800-722-9294
NEUPOGEN Amgen Inc. 800-272-9376
SANDIMMUNE, Novartis Pharma 800-447-6673
NEUROL
VASOTEC,PRILOSCEC
Merck, Sharp & Dome 800-637-2579
ZANTAC Glaxo 800-452-9677
MICRONASE Upjohn (616)323-6004
 
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