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FREE and Low Cost Medication Assistance

If you or someone you know is unable to pay for medications there are a number of programs that can help. The website NeedyMeds.Org has helpful information for finding programs to get FREE or low cost medication. They keep information updated on prescription assistance programs, $4 generics programs, medication coupons […]

Disposal of Expired Medications

It is important to dispose of expired medication and there are a number of locations where this can be done safely and in accordance with local laws. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency provides a tool you may use to find Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations, where expired or unneeded medications […]

What Happens to your EBT, Medicaid and other benefits if the Federal Government Shuts Down?

What could cause the U.S. government to shut down? There are 12 appropriations bills, each covering various federal departments and agencies, that are supposed to be passed by Congress and signed by the president by October 1st every year. This almost never happens, however. In fact, Congress has only passed […]

Opioid Treatment for Women at My Sister’s Garden

Medication Assisted Recovery, outpatient, and intensive outpatient services for women with Opioid Addiction are available at My Sisters Garden, located at 4129 East Galbraith Road, Deer Park, OH (Mailing address: P.O. Box 37169, Cincinnati, OH 45222). They accept Medicaid and offer medication assisted treatment, as well as case management and […]

Walmart Pharmacy Program Offers $4 Generics

Walmart offers up to a 30-day supply of over 300 different generic medications for $4 per prescription. They also offer a 90-day supply of many generic medications for $10. These prices do not apply to prescriptions filled by mail order. Prescriptions refills may be ordered online or by telephone, but […]

Medication Assistance Available at St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy

The St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy, with locations at the Don & Phyllis Neyer Outreach Center, the Western Hills Thrift Store, and the Milford Thrift Store, provides a last resort safety net for those who have no other way to access their prescription medication. Services The St. Vincent de […]

Drugs.com Provides Tools & Helpful Information about your medications

Drugsite Trust publishes an informational website about medications, which is designed for both consumers and health professionals, in partnership with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It has a number of FREE online tools that can help with common medication issues. The tools include a pill identification tool, a drug […]

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