Free and Cheap Prescription Drugsby Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger 14 May 2009 10:55 AM The cost of prescription drugs has been skyrocketing. Many drug companies are raising the prices of these drugs in order to make up lost revenue due to the recession. But high drug costs are making taking medicine almost impossible for some people. Fortunately, there are a few ways to obtain the free prescription drugs that your doctor wants you to have. Pfizer announced a new program that will provide you with free prescriptions for up to a year, if you have been laid off and no longer have health insurance. There are more than 70 name brand drugs available for free, including Lipitor, Celebrex, Lyrica and Viagra. YHou will need to apply for the program and supply proof that you have been laid off. Also, you must have been prescribed the drug for at least three months. If you do get reinsured, then you will no longer be eligible for the program. It seems that Pfizer wants to spread a bit of good will, and perhaps convince you to stick with the name brand drugs instead of generic drugs, which can often save you money. You can apply to this program by calling 866-706-2400. After July 1st, you can also apply using the Pfizer website at http://www.PfizerHelpfulAnswers.com. This is great news, since the free antibiotics program at Giant food stores ended on March 21st. Another way to get free prescription drugs to to check with your doctor's office or hospital. Many times, physicians will have sample drugs available to give to you, or they may have their own programs in place to help provide you with the prescription drugs that you need. Walmart is still offering its program that provides you with a number of prescription drugs for the cost of only $4. You can learn more about the Walmart program here: http://www.walmart.com/4prescriptions Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, creating a home in the Home Blog, caring for little ones in the Baby Blog and now relationships in the Marriage Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here or subscribe to the blog using the subscription box on the right. Favorite Deal Websites: Related Articles: Prada Taste on a Wal-Mart Budget Two More Ways to Save on Diapers Learn more about Mary Ann Romans  Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat. Relevantfrugal tags User Comments Nadia_Medt (30) 16 Oct 2009 08:53 AMGreat article! The rising cost of prescription drugs is making it impossible for some people to afford them. More than ever, Americans are being forced to decide between being able to afford their prescriptions or their next meal! Another great resource to find discount generics is www.medtipster.com Discuss this article
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