Prescription Assistance

Most pharmaceutical companies offer programs to help low-income individuals access critical medicines. Your physician may be required to fill out forms or write a letter of support. The listings displayed below include organizations that can help you with this process or can supplement the cost of prescriptions directly.

AARP Medication Savings Card for Members
1-800-456-2277


DHS - Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program
800-359-9517


Eli Lilly and Company
1-877-795-4559







Family Health Insurance Assistance Program
503-373-7419
Toll free in Oregon: 1-888-564-9669
PO Box 5880
Salem,  OR    97304

Med-Assist - Woodburn
503-982-5190
MedAssist connects low income residents of Marion and Polk counties to pharmaceutical-sponsored programs that offer free and discounted medications to those who qualify.

693 Glatt Circle
Woodburn,  OR    97071

MedAssist - Dallas
503-623-8402
MedAssist connects low income residents of Marion and Polk counties to pharmaceutical-sponsored programs that offer free and discounted medications to those who qualify.
182 SW Academy #304
Dallas,  OR    97338

MedAssist - Salem
503-561-6042
MedAssist connects low income residents of Marion and Polk counties to pharmaceutical-sponsored programs that offer free and discounted medications to those who qualify.
1073 Oak St SE
Salem,  OR    97308

MedAssist - Stayton
503-769-3548
MedAssist connects low income residents of Marion and Polk counties to pharmaceutical-sponsored programs that offer free and discounted medications to those who qualify.
1377 N 10th Ave
Stayton,  OR    97383

Merck Patient Assistance Program
1-800-727-5400


Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc.
1-800-277-2254



Oregon DHS
spd.web@state.or.us
503-945-5811
Toll free: 1-800-527-5772
500 Summer St NE E12
Salem,  OR    97301

Oregon Prescription Drug Program
503-945-7834, 503-373-1595
Toll free in Oregon: 1-888-411-6737
Barbara Roberts Human Services Building, 500 Summer St NE, E-55
Salem,  OR    97301

Partnership for Perscription Assistance
1-800-762-4636 1-888-477-2669



People's Prescription Plan
800-566-0003


Pfizer Patient Assistance Foundation
1-866-706-2400



Senior Pharmacy Card
1-800-377-1614


Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)
800-913-4282, 503-945-5944
500 Summer St NE
Salem,  OR    97301

Together Rx Access
1-800-444-4106



Benefits Checkup
This website sponsored by the National Council on Aging is set up to help you find what state, federal and local government health and financial programs are available in your area. They have a special section for prescription assistance.


Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

This national level website allows you to find out about prescription drug insurance plans available in your area. Enter your zip code and then click "Find Plans."

RxAssist: Patient Assistance Programs Center
401-729-3284
Sponsored by Volunteers in Health Care, this web-based, national service provides information regarding programs to assist with the cost of prescription drugs and tips for choosing the program that is best for you. RxAssist does not process applications. They are simply an information and referral website. RxAssist also offers assistance to physicians, with a “Provider Center” and a list serve for providers wishing to network about medication access.
111 Brewster St.
Pawtucket,  RI    02860

The Medicine Program
573-996-7300
The Medicine Program is a privately sponsored, nationwide service offering prescription medicine free-of-charge to individuals in need, regardless of age, if they meet the sponsor's criteria. To participate in this national program, you must not have insurance or access to a government program that pays for prescriptions. After completing an application, if you are approved and enrolled, your medication will be sent to your doctor and s/he will dispense it to you free of charge.
P.O. Box 515
Doniphan,  MO    63935

Please Note: Willamette Valley Hospice does not specifically endorse the activities of these organizations, but offers their information as a sample of the kinds of materials and services that are available.