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Understanding and Managing Medications FINDING INFORMATION ABOUT DRUGSPrescription, Generic & Over-the-Counter DrugsFood and Drug Administration (FDA) · 888-463-6332Medline Plus · No Number ListedDietary Supplements InformationCenter for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition · 888-723-3366Mayo Clinic · No Number ListedOffice of Dietary Supplements · 301-435-2920Complementary and Alternative MedicinesAlternative Medicine Foundation · 301-340-1960Mayo Clinic · No Number Listed · Enter “Complementary Medicine” in search box National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 888-644-6226MANAGING MEDICATIONS
“Be an Active Member of Your Health Care Team” FINDING AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONSPharmacy Assistance ProgramsNeedyMeds · No Phone ListedThis not-for-profit organization helps people find four types of programs: Pharmacy Assistance Programs, Help With Paperwork programs, Assistance With Specific Diseases and Conditions programs, and government Programs.New York State Epic Program · 800-332-3742 · TTY 800-290-9138This is a NYS prescription plan for seniors to help pay for their prescriptions.AARP Bulletin · 888-687-2277Search state-by-state and plan-by-plan for pharmacy assistance programs.National Council on Aging · No Number ListedHelps those aged 55 and over find prescription savings programs. Also helps Medicare Beneficiaries figure out if they qualify for Extra Help with the Medicare D program.Medicare D ProgramThe Official US Government Site for People With Medicare · 800-MedicareAARP Bulletin · 888-687-2277 Buying Drugs Online US FDA · Provides information and guidelines for those who are considering buying drugs online. Buying Medications From Other CountriesUS FDA · Links to articles regarding the importation of drugs from other countries. The FDA advises against this practice.
AARP Bulletin “Sites to See: Getting Prescription Drugs Safely From Canada”
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