When your medication isn't listed in our database, these resources can help
Don't worry! While our database includes 449 medications from 26 major pharmaceutical manufacturers, there are additional resources available to help you access affordable prescription medications. The organizations below provide assistance for a wide range of medications and medical conditions.
Important: Each foundation has its own eligibility requirements and application processes. We recommend contacting multiple organizations to maximize your chances of receiving assistance.
If you're in a medical emergency or need immediate medication access, contact your healthcare provider, local emergency room, or call 911. Many hospitals have financial assistance programs and can help connect you with emergency medication resources.
Good Days is a national non-profit charitable organization that provides coinsurance and/or copayment assistance for eligible patients who meet certain objective financial and medical criteria. They focus on life-saving and life-extending treatments.
Visit WebsiteThe HealthWell Foundation provides coinsurance, copayment, and/or premium assistance for eligible patients who meet certain objective financial and medical criteria. They fill the gap when health insurance is not enough.
Visit WebsitePAN provides coinsurance and/or copayment assistance for eligible patients who meet certain objective financial and medical criteria. They help people with life-threatening, chronic, and rare diseases get the medications they need.
Visit WebsiteExtra Help is a federal program that helps people with Medicare pay for prescription drug costs. If you qualify, you could pay no more than $4.50 for generic drugs and $11.20 for brand-name drugs in 2025.
Learn MoreMany states offer their own prescription assistance programs for residents. These programs often have different eligibility requirements and may cover medications not included in other programs.
Find State ProgramsNeedyMeds provides free information on medication and healthcare cost savings programs, including prescription assistance programs, medical and dental clinics, and other healthcare resources.
Visit WebsitePhRMA's Medicine Assistance Tool is a search engine designed to help patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers learn about resources available through biopharmaceutical companies.
Search ProgramsFQHCs provide healthcare services to underserved communities and often have on-site pharmacies with discounted medications or connections to assistance programs.
Find CentersMost programs require income verification, insurance information, and prescription details. Having these ready speeds up applications.
Phone support is often faster than online applications. Call early in the day for shorter wait times.
Different programs have different eligibility criteria. Applying to several increases your chances of approval.
Check application status weekly. Some programs require additional documentation or have waitlists.
Healthcare providers often know about local resources and may have samples or alternative medications.
Applications can take 2-4 weeks to process. Don't wait until you're out of medication to apply.