Prescription Drugs

General Information on Prescription Drugs

• Intellihealth: Drug Resource Center


• PDR Health


• RxList: The Internet Drug Index

Prescription Drug Assistance

• Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage


• Illinois Cares
State prescription assistance to people with and without Medicare.

Prescription Medication Discounts

• AARP Pharmacy Service
  Mail order service for brand or generic prescriptions, OTC drugs, supplements, ostomy supplies and fitness equipment at a discount. Membership in AARP not required. Delivery of medications within 3-6 days of order. Participants must call in every refill. Prescription orders: (800)456-2277. Pharmacy Services Membership: (800)424-3410.
  
• Circuit Breaker/Pharmaceutical Assistance Program
  Pharmaceutical benefits are granted for prescription medicines that treat Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, glaucoma, heart and blood pressure problems, lung disease and smoking-related illnesses, osteoporosis, and Parkinson's disease.
  
• Medication Assistance Resources
  Most pharmaceutical manufacturers now have programs to assist those who need their medications, but are unable to pay for them. Each company has its own policies, forms and guidelines.