Medication Access

Get Your Medications
Free or Deeply Discounted

Pharmaceutical companies are required to provide assistance programs. Most Americans don't know they exist. Here's how to access them.

Always consult your healthcare provider before changing medications. This is a resource guide, not medical advice.

NeedyMeds

Largest database of patient assistance programs. Search by drug name to find free or low-cost options from manufacturers.

FreeAll drugsNo income limit required

RxAssist

Directory of pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs. Many brand-name drugs available free with proof of financial need.

FreeBrand-nameApply directly

GoodRx

Compare prices at nearby pharmacies. Free coupons can reduce costs by up to 80% — no sign-up required.

DiscountedInstant couponNo enrollment

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

Connects patients to over 475 public and private programs providing free or low-cost medications.

FreeMultiple programsUninsured

Medicare Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy)

For Medicare beneficiaries who need help paying for Part D prescription drug costs.

MedicareIncome-basedFederal program

State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs

Many states offer additional prescription assistance beyond federal programs. Search your state's offerings.

State-specificVariableIncome-based

Prescription Assistance Finder

Search 20drugs — direct links to manufacturer PAP programs & price comparison

8No income limit·

20drugs in database·

$0–$35insulin w/ PAP programs·

50%typical 340B savings·

Insulin (all types)

Diabetes

Humalog / Novolog / Lantus

★ Free with PAP program

Lilly Cares / Novo Nordisk Cares / Sanofi

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Metformin

Diabetes

Glucophage (generic)

✓ Save up to 90% — generic available

Generic — no PAP needed

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Ozempic / Wegovy

Diabetes / Weight

Semaglutide

★ Free with PAP program

Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Trulicity

Diabetes

Dulaglutide

★ Free with PAP program

Lilly Cares Foundation

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Atorvastatin

Cardiovascular

Lipitor (generic)

$ Save up to 80% w/ GoodRx

Generic — Cost Plus / GoodRx

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Lisinopril

Cardiovascular

Prinivil / Zestril (generic)

✓ Save up to 90% — generic available

Generic — no PAP needed

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Eliquis

Cardiovascular

Apixaban

★ Free with PAP program

Bristol-Myers Squibb & Pfizer Together Rx

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Xarelto

Cardiovascular

Rivaroxaban

★ Free with PAP program

Janssen Patient Assistance Program

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Sertraline

Mental Health

Zoloft (generic)

$ Save up to 80% w/ GoodRx

Generic — Cost Plus

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Escitalopram

Mental Health

Lexapro (generic)

✓ Save up to 90% — generic available

Generic — no PAP needed

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Vyvanse

ADHD

Lisdexamfetamine

★ Free with PAP program

Takeda Patient Assistance

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Albuterol inhaler

Respiratory

ProAir / Ventolin (generic)

★ Free with PAP program

GSK Patient Assistance / Cost Plus

Income limit: ≤300% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Advair / Symbicort

Respiratory

Fluticasone / Budesonide combo

★ Free with PAP program

GSK Bridges to Access / AstraZeneca AZ&Me

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Humira

Autoimmune

Adalimumab

★ Free with PAP program

myAbbVie Assist

Income limit: ≤600% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Dupixent

Autoimmune / Eczema

Dupilumab

★ Free with PAP program

Sanofi & Regeneron Patient Support

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Keytruda

Oncology

Pembrolizumab

★ Free with PAP program

Merck Access Program

Income limit: ≤500% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Levothyroxine

Thyroid

Synthroid (generic)

$ Save up to 80% w/ GoodRx

Generic — Cost Plus

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Omeprazole

Gastro

Prilosec (generic)

$ Save up to 80% w/ GoodRx

Generic — $4 at major pharmacies

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Amlodipine

Cardiovascular

Norvasc (generic)

$ Save up to 80% w/ GoodRx

Generic — Cost Plus

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

HIV / PrEP (Truvada)

HIV / Infectious

Emtricitabine/TDF

★ Free with PAP program

Gilead Advancing Access

Income limit: ≤500% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Search full NeedyMeds database for any drug not listed here

Get $1–$5 Prescriptions at 340B FQHCs

Up to 50% off

Federally Qualified Health Centers use the 340B drug pricing program to dispense medications at $1–$5 per prescription for uninsured patients — including insulin, blood pressure meds, and mental health medications. No insurance needed.

Find FQHCs near me

Tips for reducing prescription costs

1

Always ask your doctor for generic alternatives — they're chemically identical and can cost 80-90% less.

2

Search the drug name on NeedyMeds AND RxAssist — programs differ by manufacturer.

3

Manufacturer assistance programs often provide 90-day supplies free of charge for qualifying patients.

4

FQHCs (federally-qualified health centers) dispense medications at deep discounts through the 340B drug program.

5

GoodRx and similar coupons can't be combined with insurance — use whichever is cheaper per fill.

6

Many pharmacies (Walmart, Costco) offer $4 generics on a standard list — ask your pharmacist.

Also need free clinic care?

Find free and sliding-scale clinics near you for ongoing care alongside free medications.

Find Free Clinics Near Me

Medication Access

Get Your Medications
Free or Deeply Discounted

Pharmaceutical companies are required to provide assistance programs. Most Americans don't know they exist. Here's how to access them.

Always consult your healthcare provider before changing medications. This is a resource guide, not medical advice.

NeedyMeds

Largest database of patient assistance programs. Search by drug name to find free or low-cost options from manufacturers.

FreeAll drugsNo income limit required

RxAssist

Directory of pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs. Many brand-name drugs available free with proof of financial need.

FreeBrand-nameApply directly

GoodRx

Compare prices at nearby pharmacies. Free coupons can reduce costs by up to 80% — no sign-up required.

DiscountedInstant couponNo enrollment

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

Connects patients to over 475 public and private programs providing free or low-cost medications.

FreeMultiple programsUninsured

Medicare Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy)

For Medicare beneficiaries who need help paying for Part D prescription drug costs.

MedicareIncome-basedFederal program

State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs

Many states offer additional prescription assistance beyond federal programs. Search your state's offerings.

State-specificVariableIncome-based

Prescription Assistance Finder

Search 20drugs — direct links to manufacturer PAP programs & price comparison

8No income limit·

20drugs in database·

$0–$35insulin w/ PAP programs·

50%typical 340B savings·

Insulin (all types)

Diabetes

Humalog / Novolog / Lantus

★ Free with PAP program

Lilly Cares / Novo Nordisk Cares / Sanofi

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Metformin

Diabetes

Glucophage (generic)

✓ Save up to 90% — generic available

Generic — no PAP needed

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Ozempic / Wegovy

Diabetes / Weight

Semaglutide

★ Free with PAP program

Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Trulicity

Diabetes

Dulaglutide

★ Free with PAP program

Lilly Cares Foundation

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Atorvastatin

Cardiovascular

Lipitor (generic)

$ Save up to 80% w/ GoodRx

Generic — Cost Plus / GoodRx

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Lisinopril

Cardiovascular

Prinivil / Zestril (generic)

✓ Save up to 90% — generic available

Generic — no PAP needed

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Eliquis

Cardiovascular

Apixaban

★ Free with PAP program

Bristol-Myers Squibb & Pfizer Together Rx

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Xarelto

Cardiovascular

Rivaroxaban

★ Free with PAP program

Janssen Patient Assistance Program

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Sertraline

Mental Health

Zoloft (generic)

$ Save up to 80% w/ GoodRx

Generic — Cost Plus

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Escitalopram

Mental Health

Lexapro (generic)

✓ Save up to 90% — generic available

Generic — no PAP needed

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Vyvanse

ADHD

Lisdexamfetamine

★ Free with PAP program

Takeda Patient Assistance

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Albuterol inhaler

Respiratory

ProAir / Ventolin (generic)

★ Free with PAP program

GSK Patient Assistance / Cost Plus

Income limit: ≤300% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Advair / Symbicort

Respiratory

Fluticasone / Budesonide combo

★ Free with PAP program

GSK Bridges to Access / AstraZeneca AZ&Me

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Humira

Autoimmune

Adalimumab

★ Free with PAP program

myAbbVie Assist

Income limit: ≤600% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Dupixent

Autoimmune / Eczema

Dupilumab

★ Free with PAP program

Sanofi & Regeneron Patient Support

Income limit: ≤400% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Keytruda

Oncology

Pembrolizumab

★ Free with PAP program

Merck Access Program

Income limit: ≤500% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Levothyroxine

Thyroid

Synthroid (generic)

$ Save up to 80% w/ GoodRx

Generic — Cost Plus

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Omeprazole

Gastro

Prilosec (generic)

$ Save up to 80% w/ GoodRx

Generic — $4 at major pharmacies

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

Amlodipine

Cardiovascular

Norvasc (generic)

$ Save up to 80% w/ GoodRx

Generic — Cost Plus

✓ No income limit

PAP / Free Compare prices

HIV / PrEP (Truvada)

HIV / Infectious

Emtricitabine/TDF

★ Free with PAP program

Gilead Advancing Access

Income limit: ≤500% FPL

PAP / Free Compare prices

Search full NeedyMeds database for any drug not listed here

Get $1–$5 Prescriptions at 340B FQHCs

Up to 50% off

Find FQHCs near me

Tips for reducing prescription costs

1

Always ask your doctor for generic alternatives — they're chemically identical and can cost 80-90% less.

2

Search the drug name on NeedyMeds AND RxAssist — programs differ by manufacturer.

3

Manufacturer assistance programs often provide 90-day supplies free of charge for qualifying patients.

4

FQHCs (federally-qualified health centers) dispense medications at deep discounts through the 340B drug program.

5

GoodRx and similar coupons can't be combined with insurance — use whichever is cheaper per fill.

6

Many pharmacies (Walmart, Costco) offer $4 generics on a standard list — ask your pharmacist.

Also need free clinic care?

Find free and sliding-scale clinics near you for ongoing care alongside free medications.

Find Free Clinics Near Me

Get Your MedicationsFree or Deeply Discounted

Prescription Assistance Finder

Tips for reducing prescription costs

Also need free clinic care?

Get Your MedicationsFree or Deeply Discounted

Prescription Assistance Finder

Tips for reducing prescription costs

Also need free clinic care?

Get Your Medications
Free or Deeply Discounted

Get Your Medications
Free or Deeply Discounted