Prescription Assistance Programs

 
-NYP-SASA PAP Program - Hospital sponsored program to assist medically indigent patients in obtaining affordable prescription medication and other pharmaceutical items.  Over 1100 Brand medications available.

-Discount Retail Generic Programs

·   Kmart Pharmacy (90 days for $15 dollars) store locator or 1800-866-0086 med list

·   Target Pharmacy $4 dollar generic Rx program, has listing of meds and store locator

·   ShopRite Pharmacy  10 dallars for 90 day supply of common generics

·   Walgreen Pharmacy similar to above (several locations in Bronx and Manhattan)

·   Walmart Pharmacy $4 dollar generic Rx Program and store locator

-Medicare Drug Assistance Programs and Discount Card-offers drug price comparison and discounts on meds.  Patient needs to complete an application to apply. Click on top of the site for info in Spanish and Chinese.

Information on EPIC - A New York State sponsored drug assistance program for elderly patient.

 

 

-Benefitscheckup.org is a website that helps to find programs for people age 55 and over, who may need help in paying for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other essential items or services.

-Pillbot.com and DestinationRx.com will search for deals from a variety of online pharmacies.

-TogetherRx.com has a discount card backed by 7 drug companies providing discount for Medicare recipients with no drug coverage.

 

Why are there no drug samples in AIM?
This policy is not specific to AIM. The NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital does not allow storage and/or dispensing of medications at sites other than the pharmacy. Pharmaceutical representatives are not permitted in the AIM clinic. They may see Dr. Lantigua (AIM's medical director) by appointment.  Housestaff may not receive pharmaceutical representatives in clinic.