Last Updated on January 29, 2026
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 of the most frequently searched heart medications on our site:
- Lipitor (atorvastatin) — A widely prescribed statin for managing cholesterol
- Lisinopril (Prinivil/Zestril) — An ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
- Metoprolol (Lopressor/Toprol XL) — A beta blocker for blood pressure, chest pain, and heart rhythm issues
- Amlodipine (Norvasc) — A calcium channel blocker for hypertension and angina
- Losartan (Cozaar) — An ARB that helps protect the heart and kidneys
- Furosemide (Lasix) — A diuretic commonly used to treat fluid retention from heart failure
Programs for Heart Patients and Their Families
Beyond medication assistance, several organizations offer support specifically for those dealing with heart conditions:
Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation – Heart Failure Provides financial assistance for heart failure patients, with grants up to $2,400 per year. Note: This program may temporarily close when funds are exhausted, so check back regularly.
Harboring Hearts – Caregiver Food Delivery Delivers meals to caregivers staying at a loved one’s bedside during hospitalization—because taking care of yourself matters too.
Harboring Hearts – Hope 4 Hearts Day Creates special experiences for cardiac surgery and transplant patients to make lasting memories with their families during recovery.
Programs for Children with Heart Conditions
David Ortiz Children’s Fund – Pediatric Cardiology Surgeries Helps children from underserved communities access cardiac catheterizations and surgeries.
Children’s Heart Foundation (CHF) – Family Assistance Programs Offers comprehensive support for families of children with congenital heart conditions, including food assistance, diapers and supplies, medication expenses, travel costs, and financial grants.
Children’s Hope Foundation (New Mexico only) Provides financial assistance to families of children with heart disease, cancer, and birth defects.
Find More Resources
These programs are just the beginning. NeedyMeds maintains a comprehensive database of assistance programs that’s updated regularly:
- Search for your specific medication using our drug search tool on our homepage
- Find programs by diagnosis at our program search page
- Compare prices at local pharmacies with our free Drug Discount Card price calculator
This American Heart Month, don’t let cost be a barrier to taking care of your heart. Help is available and we’re here to help you find it.
