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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Finding Help with Medication Costs

March 2026 Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States — and it is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women under age 50. During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we want to make sure patients and caregivers know that help is available, especially when it comes to affording the medications that treat this disease. At NeedyMeds, we maintain a free database of patient assistance programs, discount options, and financial resources that can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Here’s a guide to finding help for commonly prescribed colorectal cancer medications. […]

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day: Finding Help with Medication Costs

February 2, 2026 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects approximately 1.3 million Americans, bringing chronic joint pain, fatigue, and inflammation that can significantly impact daily life. On Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day, we want to make sure you know that help is available, especially when it comes to affording the medications that make living with RA more manageable. At NeedyMeds, we maintain a free database of patient assistance programs, discount options, and financial resources that can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Here’s a guide to finding help for commonly prescribed RA medications. Methotrexate: The First-Line Treatment Over 900,000 people in the U.S. take […]

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February is American Heart Month: Resources to Help Manage the Cost of Heart Care

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting millions of Americans and their families. February’s American Heart Month is the perfect time to focus not just on heart health awareness, but also on the financial barriers that can prevent people from accessing the medications and care they need. At NeedyMeds, we understand that managing a heart condition often means managing multiple medications, and those costs add up quickly. The good news? There are programs that can help. Assistance for Common Heart Medications Many commonly prescribed cardiovascular medications have patient assistance programs available. Here are some […]

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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Resources to Help You Access Care

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cervical cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. At NeedyMeds, we understand that a cervical cancer diagnosis can bring not only health challenges but also significant financial burdens. We’re here to help you find resources that can make treatment more affordable and accessible. Understanding Cervical Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 13,820 new cases of invasive cervical cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year. The good news is that cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular screenings and the HPV vaccine, and when detected […]

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Getting the Medications You Need: Successfully Applying for a PAP Program When Facing Medication Access Barriers

Guest post – Rachel Thorpe, Executive Director – Otsuka Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. Patients face many hurdles when striving for good health, from ensuring they schedule regular checkups to taking any prescriptions as directed. For people who are uninsured or whose insurer doesn’t cover certain medications, affording those prescribed medicines can be challenging. Fortunately, patient assistance programs (PAPs) exist to help bridge these gaps. Often run by a pharmaceutical manufacturer, PAPs provide individuals with limited or no prescription drug coverage who also fall below certain income thresholds with access to the medicines they need. All too often, however, patient applications […]

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Welcome to the NeedyMeds Voice! We look forward to presenting you with timely, provocative pieces on healthcare reform, patient advocacy, medication and healthcare access, and other health-related news. Our goals are to educate, enlighten, and elucidate; together, we will try to make sense of the myriad and ongoing healthcare-related changes in the U.S. today.