Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9401
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Publication type: Journal Article
More awareness of free drug programs for indigent patients is needed, says Senate committee on aging
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy 1992 Nov; 49:2646
Abstract:
A report by the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, which found that pharmaceutical company programs that provide free prescription drugs to indigent patients need to be made more accessible through increased awareness of the programs among patients and modifications in the dispensing of drugs under these programs, is summarized. An address is provided where a directory of drug programs for indigent patients can be obtained.
