At NeedyMeds, we believe everyone should have access to affordable healthcare resources, which is why all the resources listed on our website are completely free. Today, we want to bring attention to one of the most valuable resources we offer: Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs). These programs can drastically reduce the cost of medications, often making them free for those who qualify. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to find and apply for these programs on NeedyMeds.org. What Are Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)? PAPs are programs typically sponsored by pharmaceutical companies to help individuals who cannot afford their medications. […]
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Blood Cancer Awareness Month
September is National Blood Cancer Awareness Month, also known as Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that is fairly common, with an estimated 52,380 new cases in 2014. From the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society website: “Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, the spongy center of bones where our blood cells are formed. The disease develops when blood cells produced in the bone marrow grow out of control.” There are multiple types of Leukemia, some more common than others. Lymphoma is similar to Leukemia in that it is a […]
What is a Patient Assistance Program?
More and more Americans struggle everyday with the rising cost of medications. This can lead to families making difficult decisions, often forgoing needed meds in order to cover the cost of food, housing, or transportation. However, there is help available. Many pharmaceutical companies, along with some pharmacies and non-profit groups, manage Patient Assistance Programs (or PAPs) that offer the medication at reduced or no cost. So how do these programs work? And where can you find one? What is a PAP? Patient Assistance Programs are programs usually designed by a pharmaceutical company to offer medications to low income or […]
Leukemia & Lymphoma Resources
In honor of Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month we are focusing this week’s blog post on resources for these two conditions. Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that is fairly common, with an estimated 48,610 new cases each year. From the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society website, “Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, the spongy center of bones where our blood cells are formed. The disease develops when blood cells produced in the bone marrow grow out of control.” There are multiple types of Leukemia, some more common than others. The four most […]
All About Juvenile Arthritis
This post was written in collaboration with, and is also available on, ZipTrials.us – your go-to source for top medical news and trending health stories. As Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month comes to a close, many still may be unaware of the disease. What are the symptoms? How prevalent is it, and what resources are available for affected children? The word “arthritis” is actually a broad term that covers over 100 musculoskeletal disorders, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Juvenile arthritis is among them. More common than most people think, the condition actually affects almost 300,000 children in the United States. This […]