November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes and supporting the millions of Americans managing this chronic condition. According to the American Diabetes Association, over 38 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 98 million American adults have prediabetes. For those managing diabetes, medication is often essential—but the cost can be overwhelming. The price of diabetes medications, particularly insulin and newer oral medications, has become a significant barrier to care for many patients. Some people ration their insulin, skip doses, or go without medication entirely due to cost. This is dangerous and can lead to […]

We’re excited to announce a valuable new addition to NeedyMeds.org – Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) prescription programs! These innovative programs are revolutionizing how patients access affordable medications, and we’re making it easier than ever to find and compare them all in one place. What Are Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Programs? Direct-to-Consumer programs cut through traditional pharmacy markup by offering medications directly from manufacturers, mail-order pharmacies, and discount retailers. These programs provide transparent, often significantly reduced cash prices for both generic and brand-name medications – no insurance required. Unlike traditional pharmacy transactions, DTC programs offer: Who’s Offering These Programs? The landscape of direct-to-consumer prescription programs […]

In June 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Yeztugo (lenacapavir), which is the first and only twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention. This means that people at risk for HIV can now get long-acting protection with just two injections per year. NeedyMeds understands that new medicines often comes with high price tags. That’s why we keep track of any manufacturer savings program we can find, and allow them to be easily searchable on our website. Thankfully, Gilead, the manufacturer of Yeztugo, offers programs that can significantly reduce or even eliminate the cost. In this blog, we’ll talk about […]