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Many individuals with bipolar disorder do not have insurance coverage to pay for their prescriptions.  There are several kinds of help that could be explored if one finds oneself in this position;

bulletAsk your doctor.  Don't be ashamed to tell him or her that buying the meds is a financial hardship.  He may have free samples, or be able to get free samples of the drug you need.
 
bulletAssistance at The Medicine Program "Free Prescription Medicine Is Available to those who qualify"
 
bulletNeedyMeds
 
bullet NAMI | Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs - Free or low-cost medications provided by pharmaceutical companies.  NAMI provides a list of 800 numbers to call and ask the drug manufacturer directly what their position is on free meds.
 
bulletRxAssist
 
bulletWelcome to HelpingPatients.org
 
bullet Medicare.gov - PDOAP: Eligibility Questions
 
bulletRxHope.com


 

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