Category: Prescription Drugs

Disease Resources, Drug Savings, Patient Assistance Programs, Prescription Drugs
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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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Coupons, Disease Resources, Drug Savings, Heart Health, Patient Assistance Programs, Prescription Drugs
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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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Drug Discount Card, Drug Savings, Insurance, Prescription Drugs, Technology
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Introducing FindDrugPrices.com – Your New Partner in Affordable Medication Access

We’re excited to announce the launch of FindDrugPrices.com, a new nonprofit initiative that makes finding affordable prescription medications easier than ever. Built on the foundation of NeedyMeds’ trusted drug discount card program, this innovative platform brings transparent pharmacy pricing directly to your fingertips. Making Medication Affordable for Everyone FindDrugPrices.com was created with a simple but powerful mission: to help patients find the lowest prescription drug prices at pharmacies in their local area. By leveraging the NeedyMeds drug discount card network, the platform provides real-time pricing information that can help patients save significantly on their medications. The difference is clear: while […]

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Awareness, Coupons, Disease Resources, Drug Savings, Patient Assistance Programs, Prescription Drugs
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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease: A Complete Guide for National Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2025

September marks National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time to focus attention on the urgent need for research, treatment, and support for individuals living with sickle cell disease (SCD). This year’s theme, “Sickle Cell Matters 2025,” emphasizes the critical importance of raising awareness about this inherited blood disorder that affects approximately 100,000 Americans. What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. It’s a group of genetic conditions that affect the red blood cells, causing them to change from their normal round shape to a crescent or “sickle” shape. These […]

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New Alzheimer’s Drugs Proven to Work

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disease that is the most common cause of dementia. It causes progressive destructive and irreversible changes in the brain. A common feature is the accumulation of a protein called amyloid-β in the form of plaques and tau tangles. Both are thought to cause brain cell death. Although among the most likely candidates, they have not yet been shown to be the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. In a blog from 2 years ago a newly approved drug for Alzheimer’s disease named aducanumab was discussed. At the time I thought the medication had not been proven to […]

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