Fwd: Together Rx Card -- savings on medications

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As of April 10, 2002, Abbott Laboratories, AstraZeneca, Aventis

Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., GlaxoKline, &

, and Novartis have joined together to offer the " Together Rx

Card. "

Those eligible for Medicare can use the card to obtain savings on over

150 medications, with a single card. Medications include those for

diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer, allergy, asthma,

arthritis, and depression. The card is designed to assist those who have

no prescription drug coverage. Enrollees may have incomes up to $28,000

($38,000 for couples). Enrollment begins April 10, 2002, and cards

become effective in June 2002. Enrollment materials are available at

participating pharmacies and physicians' offices. Participating

pharmacies include Wal-Mart, WalGreens, Target, Albertson's, Costco,

Kroger, and Safeway. Individuals with more limited incomes may be

eligible for further savings or free medications. Check with your

physician, community center, or participating pharmacy for more

information.

--

ne Holden, MS, RD

" Ask the Parkinson Dietitian "

http://www.parkinson.org/

Author: " Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease "

" Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy for Parkinson's disease "

http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/