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| How To Quickly Find Ways To Save Money | ||||
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Where To Go And How To Use The Ideas You Find Read this to find out which areas of the SlashDrugCosts forums will probably be the most help for you (based upon your needs, location, income levels, etc.). Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
9 | 10 | Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:40 am jimithy  |
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THE EASY WAY: Give us your list of drugs then we will give your specific ways to save This is the "cry for help" forum. Provide as much info as you feel comfortable (we do not need your name, address, ID numbers, etc.) and someone will answer within hours hopefully (maximum time 1 day). If you do not wish to disclose any information in a public post you can register using an anonymous email address and then send a private message to dlcnurse, NoPocketCash, or jimithy. THE SPECIFIC IDEAS PRESENTED SHOULD NOT BE FOLLOWED BLINDLY. YOU SHOULD MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICES AS FAR AS TREATMENTS, PHARMACIES, MEDICATIONS, ETC. ANY SPECIFIC EXAMPLE GIVEN IS JUST THAT... AN EXAMPLE TO SHOW WE ARE GIVING "REAL WORLD" COSTS AND IDEAS. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
24 | 140 | Sun Jun 21, 2009 12:10 am jimithy |
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Quick Answers To Specific Questions If you just need an easy way to get a very specific question answered, then this is the place for you. If you ask a general question then the answer will probably not be of much help. If your question gives us all the details (except those that might identify you) then we can be very detailed in our answers. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
17 | 68 | Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:22 pm jimithy |
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Our Purpose and Motivations Actually this is more than just a mission statement. This also includes why we would put in so much volunteer time and effort. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
2 | 2 | Tue Nov 14, 2006 10:05 pm jimithy |
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Website Guidelines If you are new here then you should take the time to read about how everyone helps out one another on this site. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
1 | 1 | Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:41 pm jimithy |
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Common Questions (FAQ) There are a lot of questions you could have about SlashDrugCosts.org... such as who are you freaks, where did you come from, and how do you profit from this? Where does operating costs come from? How are you qualified to spread knowledge about saving money? How can I slash my drug costs NOW? Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
26 | 28 | Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:46 pm jimithy |
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Welcome Everyone! This is a place to let you introduce yourself and find out more about the people who help with this great project! Guests! We'd love to hear why you're here and what you think. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
9 | 22 | Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:40 pm torres007 |
| NEWS! - Special Savings and Strange Happenings! | ||||
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Special (possibly time limited) Ways To Save & NEWS! You never know when a DEAL might come along. It seems we have price wars going on between major retailers right now. Could price wars between the drug companies themselves be far behind? What will happen with the new Congress? Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
61 | 105 | Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:31 am Bill-W |
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Bizarre Stuff That Does Not Fit Elsewhere If we knew what would go here... we would not need this category! Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
85 | 100 | Tue May 12, 2009 4:57 pm jimithy |
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Make Me Laugh! This might seem to be in the wrong place. Most people would put it at the bottom of all forums. We think it is the BEST MEDICINE though... and since it is free; it definitely it is one of the best ways to save money on your drug costs! Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
10 | 13 | Wed May 21, 2008 11:51 am Bill-W |
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FYI: Info That Saves Lives, Improves Lives, & Reduces Costs It does not matter if you save money if you let the lack of a little information... take your life or make your life miserable. Often a little knowledge or prevention will reduce your costs too. Moderators Bill-W, dlcnurse |
11 | 12 | Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:53 pm jimithy |
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Healthy People Need Fewer Drugs It may seem a bit obvious, but we are being trained that instead of living healthier... we should ask a doctor for a drug. Unfortunately the saying "pop a pill and cure your ills" is believed by most people. Studies have proven though that many disorders respond much better to living healthy than they do with ANY drug. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
26 | 47 | Thu May 07, 2009 7:53 am jimithy |
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Talk With Your Doctor A large percentage of every dollar spent for medications is used by pharmaceutical companies to pay for the numerous days of continuing education required of each doctor every year. Doctors are pummeled with information about the newest drugs, not necessarily the best drugs for your specific needs and income. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
10 | 18 | Sat Jan 03, 2009 4:31 am dlcnurse |
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Generic Drugs Despite pharmaceutical company propaganda, generic drugs must meet the same exacting requirements the FDA demands of brand name drugs. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
15 | 21 | Sun Apr 05, 2009 3:56 pm tedthefirst |
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Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Extracts, Composites, & Other Supplements Most supplements are cheaper than a great many brand name drugs. Many people do not realize that some supplements can be just as effective when used for specific purposes. (The way brand name drugs are supposed to be used.) As always, please consult your health provider before using any ideas found here. Moderators Bill-W, dlcnurse |
12 | 19 | Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:20 pm jimithy |
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Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medications A great many prescription medications are eventually approved for sale without a prescription. Some are more effective than expensive brand name prescription drugs while selling for a fraction of the prescription drugs' cost. |
2 | 2 | Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:33 pm jimithy |
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Medicare Part D Covers more than just retired people. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
19 | 38 | Sun Oct 19, 2008 9:44 pm jimithy |
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Medicare Part D Donut Hole A lot of people are in a real bind because of mis-information from Medicare and their insurance companies about Medicare Part D. There are ways to avoid having to pay thousands into the "donut hole". Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
6 | 7 | Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:03 pm jimithy |
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Medicaid & Other State Government Aid Programs These vary widely from state to state. There is an even GREATER NEED for people on SlashDrugCosts.org to share their personal experiences in this topic than in some of the others. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
7 | 10 | Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:37 am dlcnurse |
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Veterans Administration Almost anyone who served in the military during the time of an armed conflict is eligible for very low cost health care and prescriptions. (others are also eligible). It is available for some people with large assets and high incomes. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
6 | 9 | Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:27 am jimithy |
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Government Programs To Save On Kid's Medications Many states have versions of a "Children's Health Insurance Program" (CHIP) to provide low-cost coverage for kids. There are also a number of other programs that are specifically there to help kids get the meds they need (including Medicaid). Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
3 | 6 | Sun Sep 02, 2007 4:48 pm Bill-W |
| Special Information for Specific Diseases & Syndromes | ||||
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Organizations for Specific Diseases Often Can Help Organizations such as the American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, etc. often can assist you. For example, if you have MS and cannot afford your meds... the organization often has means to help. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
9 | 6 | Thu Oct 16, 2008 1:59 am dlcnurse |
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Diabetes and Disorders & Syndromes You Get Because Of It. Diabetics often have some of the greatest needs for a wide variety of medications and medical supplies on an ongoing basis. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
21 | 39 | Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:28 am NoPocketCash |
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Lupus + Diseases, Disorders, & Syndromes You Get Because Of It. Like diabetes, Lupus can create some of the greatest needs for a wide variety of medications and medical supplies on an ongoing basis. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
4 | 4 | Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:10 am dlcnurse |
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Eye Diseases Such As Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, etc. Treatments, Medications, and Medical Supplies for eye diseases are in a class by themselves. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
9 | 8 | Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:10 am Bill-W |
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Easy way to identify stroke victim It only takes a minute to read this... A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke... totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
2 | 6 | Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:54 pm dlcnurse |
| Companies That Might Reduce Prices | ||||
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Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, COBRA, etc. What to know before buying insurance. Facts about employee benefits. How to deal with losing your insurance coverage. Plus anything else that fits here better than elsewhere :-) Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
8 | 9 | Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:15 am josephmccay |
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Health Care Prescription Cards & Plans Can these actually reduce costs... or is it just another expense. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
7 | 13 | Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:27 am advocate |
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Prescription Assistance Programs (PAP) This Is Not Charity PAP are required by the US government in return for huge considerations and subsidies to drug companies. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
17 | 27 | Sat May 30, 2009 3:21 am dlcnurse |
| Free Drugs and Samples | ||||
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Use Your Doctor's Resources Do not be shy about asking about ways to get free medications. Most doctors have lots of free samples and if you cannot afford your medications they have other ways to help. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
8 | 11 | Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:36 pm GeeWhiz |
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Drug Company Promotions Many pharmaceutical companies now have introductory offers to allow patients to try their medications at reduced or no cost. Remember though, illegal street dealers often give away free drugs to create dependence. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
2 | 2 | Tue Nov 28, 2006 4:03 am Too Many Pills!! |
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Sharing Coupons If you have drug coupons you cannot use, or if you know how to get coupons/special deals from drug companies; let's share. If anyone has a good idea how to do this please post your ideas. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
4 | 7 | Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:19 am jimithy |
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Stickers For The Back Of Prescriptions Instead of drug coupons or samples, many drug reps now give your doctor stickers that can be attached to the back of your prescription slip. The pharmacy will then give you the prescription for free. If you can talk your doctor into giving you multiple stickers maybe you can help other people; let's share. If anyone has a good idea how to do this please post your ideas. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
2 | 3 | Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:21 pm Guest |
| Avoiding Counterfeit Drugs and Scams | ||||
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Counterfeit Drugs Can Be Local, Via Mail Order, Or From Foreign Pharmcies Counterfeits are everywhere. Find out ways to get the best retail prices locally, via the American mail-order pharmacies, or foreign pharmacies as safely as possible. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
4 | 7 | Sat Feb 03, 2007 12:58 pm AntiPharm |
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Shopping Locally Or Using The Internet The internet, especially auctions, can present special hazards (and opportunities). Find out ways to get the best retail prices locally or via the internet SAFELY. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
8 | 28 | Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:43 pm NoPocketCash |
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To Good To Be True & How To Spot Counterfeits It is easiest to scam someone truly in need sometimes. It can kill you. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
3 | 5 | Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:59 pm dlcnurse |
| Testimonials | ||||
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Personal Stories About Slashing Drug Prices It is often easier to believe how easy it is to save money once you have heard how average people have turned the tables on drug prices. Tell us about how much difference to you since you started actively using methods to save on drug prices. Don't bother with stories about your friend or your relative, we want to know about you! Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
55 | 56 | Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:44 am Bill-W |
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Letting You Know That Grassroots Efforts Can Work A lot of people simply believe that change... in something as big as the pharm industry is impossible... despite the overwhelming evidence that such change is possible, it has happened in the past, it is happening now, and there is no reason to believe it will not continue to be effective in the future. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
11 | 11 | Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:34 pm 1DayAAT |
| Illegal Ways Of Reducing Costs | ||||
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STRONG DISCLAIMER!!!! READ THIS FIRST SlashDrugCosts.org does not advocate the use of illegal activities to obtain prescription drugs. We have simply listed methods we’ve heard about to illustrate the desperation of people trying to obtain life sustaining drugs. If you find yourself in such a desperate condition please contact your local community health clinic, health advocate, doctor, or social advocate. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
2 | 2 | Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:56 pm jimithy |
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Getting Rid of Excess or Expired Medications Many people have left-over drugs. Disposing of medications is not always as simple as it seems. Drugs improperly disposed of can pollute the environment and even kill kids or pets rummaging through the trash. Various places have different laws and procedures set up to handle disposing of excess drugs. In the U.S. there are some legal ways of reusing various excess unexpired medications. Certain medications, such as those to treat AIDS and its opportunistic infections, can be collected by specific organizations for distribution overseas into poverty stricken areas. It is not legal in the U.S. to give your excess drugs to other people even if they have a great need for it. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
9 | 14 | Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:28 am NoPocketCash |
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Foreign drugs In the US it is a common practice to illegally to buy drugs from foreign pharmacies as a way of reducing costs. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
5 | 7 | Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:44 pm jimithy |
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Get Sent To Jail There are non-violent crimes with no external victim that can send you to jail for the meds you need. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
2 | 2 | Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:35 am jimithy |
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Sell Un-needed Drugs Drugs and Med Supplies You Do Not Need Can Be Obtained & Sold To Buy What You Do Need. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
2 | 2 | Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:50 pm NoPocketCash |
| Suggestions, Ideas and Such That Need a Home | ||||
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Suggestions, Ideas, Fantasies Please give us all your ideas about saving money that doesn't seem to fit elsewhere. Also, ideas for new forums that may be useful. Ideas about how to change the current problems with drug pricing. Flights of fancy that others may possibly turn into realistic goals... etc. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
2 | 2 | Sat Jan 24, 2009 3:25 am jimithy |
| Join With Us - For Fun & To Improve Your Life! | ||||
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It takes only a little time and you get to feel so good about yourself! Volunteering with us can not only help change other people’s lives for the better; it can improve your life as well. It is very healthy to interact with people who provide a very positive environment. A healthy lifestyle greatly reduces the need for quite a number of medications and therefore is a great way to save money. Moderators NoPocketCash, Bill-W, dlcnurse |
2 | 2 | Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:57 am jimithy |
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