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Prescription Prices
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Alliance for Retired Americans 
 The site for "an organization of retirees who are committed to activism and want to influence the policies of government that affect all older Americans." Find fact sheets and association position statements on prescription drug costs, health care, economic security, and more. Allied with the AFL-CIO and other partners. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ Topics: Activism, Drugs, Health, Health Last updated Jul 27, 2004 Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs
Collection of reports that evaluate prescription medicines used for common conditions such as high cholesterol, arthritis, and heartburn. The reports look at efficacy, safety, and price to recommend the best medicines. Reports also provide a general overview of the drugs and cost comparisons of the generic and brand-name drugs. From Consumer Reports with research input from Oregon Health and Science University. http://www.consumerreports.org/health/best-buy-drugs/index.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Finance, Health, Senior Health Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Find a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
"An interactive tool that allows you to narrow your search for a Medicare prescription drug plan [and also enroll] based on your personal preferences such as cost, coverage and convenience." Includes overview on how Medicare works, a glossary of related terms, and "coverage information for individuals who currently receive prescription drug coverage through Military retiree benefits (TRICARE), Veteran benefits (VA), or Federal employee retiree benefits (FEHBP)." From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Health, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jun 8, 2006 Medicare Drug Benefit Calculator
Use this site to estimate costs for prescription drugs under the Medicare proposal under consideration by Congress. Enter annual prescription drug costs, then view estimates for out-of-pocket costs, costs plus the estimated annual premium, and the percentage of drug expenses absorbed by the payer under the new benefit. From the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. http://www.kaisernetwork.org/static/kncalc.cfm Topics: Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Health, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Dec 4, 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Official information from Medicare about its prescription drug plan and the Medicare prescription drug coverage (Medicare Plan D) effective January 1, 2006. Covers enrollment periods, local plans, and common coverage situations. Includes a prescription drug plan finder, a drug finder, online enrollment, and publications. From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.medicare.gov/pdphome.asp Topics: Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jan 17, 2006 Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)
Searchable directory of patient assistance programs (offering free and low-cost medicines). "Patients can determine which programs they may be eligible for by answering questions and using the online application wizard." Also features information on assistance programs for caregivers and doctors. Part of a national program "sponsored by America's pharmaceutical research companies." https://www.pparx.org/ Topics: Drugs, Health, Health Last updated Apr 20, 2006 Patented Medicines Prices Review Board (PMPRB)
This Canadian board "is an independent, quasi-judicial body" created to protect consumers from escalating prices for pharmaceuticals. PMPRB provides annual reports to the Canadian Parliament on price trends for medicines in Canada and on "the ratio of research & development expenditure to sales by patentees." The site includes annual reports back to 1996, newsletters, related publications, and legislation. Searchable. Available in French and English. http://www.pmprb-cepmb.gc.ca/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Health, Health Last updated Oct 27, 2003 Rx Help for WA
This interactive site "connects qualified, low-income people [in Washington state] with discount prescription drugs, direct from pharmaceutical manufacturer." Based on user-entered data, the program checks to see if specific brand name medications are available through pharmaceutical company programs. Available in English and Spanish. "A collaboration of concerned individuals and organizations joining America's pharmaceutical companies to improve health care access for the citizens of Washington." http://www.rxhelpforwa.org Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Health, Health Last updated Dec 7, 2004 Rx Washington
This government site supports the Washington State Prescription Drug Program (PDP), which "was established to identify preferred drugs, make prescription drugs more affordable and increase public awareness of the safe and cost-effective use of prescription drugs." Offers details about the Evidence Based Prescription Drug process and Therapeutic Interchange program, a preferred drug list, information about Canadian pharmacies, and related resources. Includes a FAQ, history, and bylaws. Searchable. http://www.rx.wa.gov Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Health, Health Last updated Nov 1, 2004 |
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