Prescription Assistance is Available
Many people have difficulty affording health care, including prescription medicines, but assistance programs are available.
Prescription Savings for Seniors & People with Disabilities
- Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled (PAAD): This program helps eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities save money on prescription drug costs. Learn more about eligibility and this program online or by calling 800-792-9745.
- Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program: This program assists eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities in paying for prescribed legend drugs, insulin, and insulin supplies. Learn more about eligibility and this program online or by calling 800-792-9745.
Nonprofit Prescription Assistance Programs
- Needy Meds provides a free printable drug discount card that can save on prescription medications. For more information, call its helpline at (800) 503-6897.
- The Medicine Assistance Tool helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need through the right program for them. Many patients will get their medications at no cost or discounted prices. To learn more, visit their website.
- RxAssist helps individuals find information about free and low-cost medication programs through their database search.
Retail-Specific Prescription Savings Program
Walmart Pharmacies provides many prescriptions for $4.00 for a 30-day supply. For a complete list of medications, click here.
County Wellness Discount Programs
Several NJ Counties have prescription discount cards available to county residents. The following counties offer prescription discount cards: