INDIANAPOLIS,
Indiana (April 20, 2005) – Hoosiers are learning about Rx for Indiana. Just six weeks after the launch of the new program
that links Hoosiers to companies providing free or significantly reduced-cost
prescription medications, Rx for Indiana
has already assisted over 37,000 people in the short
time it has been in operation.
“With each day, more and more
Hoosiers are finding out how much money they can save on their prescription drugs,”
said Daniels. “But this is only the beginning. Our volunteers are only
beginning to mobilize to help their neighbors. We have much more work ahead of
us.”
Since implementation of Rx for Indiana on March 8, 37,154
people or 67.4 percent of those who have inquired have learned that they
initially qualify for savings.
About 60 health care,
community, business and consumer groups are partnering in Rx for Indiana,
which is designed to simplify the process for Hoosiers to reach
pharmaceutical companies that offer low-cost or free prescription medications.
Volunteers throughout the state are being trained to help others use the Web
site, which is www.RxforIndiana.org.
The Web site includes a Spanish-language version.
To reach Rx for Indiana by phone, use the toll free number 877/793-0765
(trained Spanish-speaking operators are available). Persons who are Deaf or
hearing impaired may contact Rx for
Indiana through Relay Indiana.
Rx for Indiana
links patients with information about pharmaceutical assistance programs
provided by various companies and through the state or federal government.
Information about more than 275 public and private programs that provide more
than 1,800 prescription medications is available.
The governor’s Office of Faith Based and
Community Initiatives is playing a key role in organizing the volunteer
training effort as awareness of Rx for
Indiana spreads across the state. Individuals who want to volunteer for the
Rx for Indiana program may call
877/483-9275.
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Media
contact: Jane Jankowski, Office of
the Governor, 317/232-1622, jjankowski@gov.in.gov