The Medicine Program

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Web site: www.themedicineprogram.com

Administrative Contact
LaKeesha Higgs, Office Manager
(866) 694-3893
e-mail to: help@themedicineprogram.info

Agency Telephone Numbers
Information Only      (573) 996-7300

Mission Statement
This organization was established by volunteers dedicated to assisting individuals of all ages who are regularly required to take prescription medication but lack adequate income to full their prescriptions each month.

Administrative Hours
M-F: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Administrative Overview


Matches needy persons with medication assistance programs and assists them to apply for medication assistance. Agency Sites

MEDICINE PROGRAM, THE
P.O. Box 515
Doniphan, MO 63935-0515

MEDICINE PROGRAM, THE
P.O. Box 1089
Poplar Bluff, MO 63902
 

Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy)
Volunteer Opportunities
Prescription Expense Assistance

THE MEDICINE PROGRAM

AGE RANGE  
DESCRIPTION Provides customized information packet to applicants who submit an information form about their medication needs. Informs the qualified applicant about programs that can assist them to fill their prescriptions. Simplifies the application procedure and provides general guidance in the application process.
ELIGIBILITY No prescription outpatient drug coverage, income is at a level that causes a hardship when the patient is required to purchase the medication at retail prices and patient doesn't qualify for 3rd party programs that provide for prescription medication coverage.
FEES $5 for each prescription inquiry, refunded upon request if application not approved.
HOURS M-F: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
APPLICATION Complete and submit a medication information form (available from the agency's web site at www.themedicineprogram.com) along with a $5 processing fee payable to The Medicine Program. A personal letter may be substituted for the application form when it includes the name, address and phone number of the person taking the medication and the name of his or her physician and the name of the medication.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

DESCRIPTION Help those in your community who find that their level of income has not kept pace with the rising cost of prescription medication.
APPLICATION Send an e-mail message to the agency.

Report date: 2/23/06