RX For Oklahoma Success Stories

Nancy, wife of client David, is very thankful for the Rx for Oklahoma program. They are a rural farm family of 4, who rely solely on their farm for income. This past year has been a struggle; she did not know how they would be able to pay for her husband's diabetic medications.

In July, their family doctor referred them to the Rx for Oklahoma program. David received his medication within weeks of applying.

Nancy expressed her gratitude for the program stating that her husband cannot do without his meds, but they were in such dire straits with the lack of farm income that they didn't know how they would continue to purchase his medications.

She hopes that the program will continue for a long time and be able to help others in need of their medications. She said that she tells anyone who will listen about how the Rx for Oklahoma program has been able to assist them during their time of need.

Enid, OK
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Linda, who has a monthly income of only $800 for the household and monthly cost of $300 for her medications, was in dire need of assistance. She had gone 6 months without medication before applying to the Rx for Oklahoma program. She was able to receiver her meds within 4 weeks of applying. She is very thankful for the program and asked that we continue to offer this program, as it is greatly needed. She has also referred several people who have also been able to receive free medication.

Watonga, OK
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A client that lives in rural Oklahoma is glad that the Rx for Oklahoma program has assisted with her not only with free medication, but it comes directly to her home, as it is difficult for her to travel to the pharmacy and the doctor's office.

Pawnee, OK
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During February 2007 we a father call an Rx for OK office in hope to receive assistance for his daughter. She had been clinically depressed and physically not doing well. Due to hard times, the daughter had moved back home and he would be taking care of her. He indicated the medical burden of paying for prescription medication and wanted to know if we could help. After completing the Rx for Oklahoma application the staff was able to find thirteen of the sixteen requested medications for his daughter. He was so appreciative that Rx for Oklahoma existed; he didn't know how he was going to financially take care of the medication for his daughter.

Shawnee, OK
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Hello, my name is Carrie and I am the Office Manager for a doctor in Lindsay, OK. I want to thank the Rx for Oklahoma Program for coordinating and completing all the required paperwork for patients to receive free medication. Everything is done in a neat and professional way. Thank-You so much for your effort………..

Lindsay, OK
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Helen, age 58, read about Rx for OK in a newspaper article. She is unemployed and uninsured. Rx for OK started assisting her in 2006. Along with her spouse, the monthly household income is $754 Social Security. She has high blood pressure and a skin condition. Rx for OK provides assistance with two meds that will save her approximately $493/month and $5,447/year. The client commented that the timely delivery of the free 90-day supply of medication has been a tremendous help during her time of hardship.

Oklahoma City, OK
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Elizabeth, age 47, has a monthly income of approximately $800. She read the Rx for OK Brochure during a visit at a free community clinic, while being diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and GERD. Since 2006, Rx for OK has assisted her with four 90-day supply medications for an estimated savings of $1,430/month. She stated that the financial magnitude of the assistance has allowed her to pay rent and purchase food.

Oklahoma City, OK
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M.R., age 41, applied for Rx for OK prescription assistance in March 2008. She was a chemical engineer until becoming disabled and unable to work. After qualifying for Medicare she discovered she would be in the "donut hole" for medications and paying 100% of the cost for twenty prescriptions totaling $3,129. Rx for OK has been successful in getting assistance with the majority of her prescriptions totaling $2,640. This family of 3 with a household income of $1,992 continues to be appreciative of the Rx for OK Service.

Jay, OK
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