This May, make your heart a priority. It deserves it after all: it’s hard at work every day, pumping 2,000 gallons of blood throughout the body. At SimpleFill we’re celebrating National Blood Pressure Month with by learning what you can do to keep your heart healthy. Continue reading
Chronic Disease Series: Fibromyalgia
blog Medication AssistanceUnyielding pain, sleep loss, feelings of depression—these are just some of the symptoms that fibromyalgia patients live with every day. In this blog, we outline some of the basic details of this enigmatic and painful disorder as part of our Chronic Disease Series. Continue reading
Chronic Disease Series: ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
blog Medication AssistanceALS was thrown into the spotlight last year with the massive popularity of the Ice Bucket Challenge. This viral trend was meant to raise awareness, but you might be left wondering just how the disease affects those who suffer from it. Whether you’re currently living with ALS or just looking to learn more about the disease, in this blog, Simplefill outlines some of its basic facts and ways to go about managing symptoms.
The History of Pharmacy: Celebrating Pharmacy Workers During National Pharmacist Month
Medication AssistanceNovember is a month to be thankful, and at Simplefill Prescription Assistance Programs, we’re showing gratitude for our nation’s pharmacy workers. Celebrate National Pharmacist Month with us and explore more about the history of this vital industry. Continue reading
Asthma Medications: A Brief Synopsis
blog Medication AssistanceImagine feeling like your lungs were being compressed—like your body was unable to catch a full breath of air. For many it sounds like a nightmare, but for the one in twelve Americans living with asthma, these experiences are simply a part of everyday life.
Managing this condition is possible with the help of asthma medications. Learn more about the long and short term treatment options with Simplefill:
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Simplefill: Why We Decided to Help Provide Medication Assistance
Help My Meds Medication Assistance Prescription AssistanceMany Americans are facing an impossible choice: Should they go into debt to get the medications they need, or should they risk their lives to spare their wallet? At Simplefill, we don’t believe anyone should have to struggle with this dilemma. Americans are feeling crippled by the escalating price of medications and they don’t know where to turn. Simplefill offers a solution with our response to increasing medical costs.
How to Get HIV Medication Cost Assistance
blog HIV Assistance Medication Assistance Prescription AssistanceAn estimated 1.1 million Americans live with HIV every day. Proper medical attention is essential in order to cope with this taxing illness, but too often the AIDS and HIV treatment cost hinders patients’ access to this vital care. If you cannot afford the cost of HIV medication, then there is a solution. Simplefill is dedicated to helping individuals who are under- or uninsured, providing that crucial link between patients and Prescription Assistance Programs.
To get support from Simplefill, fill out and submit the short application. A Simplefill Advocate will give you a call within 24 hours of submission to get more details and, if you are eligible, will promptly enroll you in the program. Once you are a Simplefill member, Advocates will help you complete your tailored Prescription Assistance Program applications to provide access to free or low cost medication. No two patients are alike, and by combining our extensive knowledge of the health care system with the individual needs of our members, we are able to get you the affordable medicine you need to live with HIV. We also research alternative funding programs and prescription options to relieve the financial burden of most prescription medicine.
Simplefill members don’t just get access to affordable medicine for AIDS; they also have the peace of mind that their needs are being taken care of by a team of specialists. Our services include personal medication management, so that you don’t have to feel insecure about when your prescription will arrive. We believe that our members should be focusing on their health, so we focus on providing them with reliable access to affordable or free HIV medication.
If you are living with HIV, support is just a phone call away. Reach out to a Simplefill Advocate today at 1.877.386.0206 to get prescription assistance you need.
Chronic Disease Series: Diabetes
blog Diabetes / Insulin Assistance Medication Assistance Prescription Assistance Prescription Assistance ProgramIf you have diabetes, you aren’t alone. According to the National Diabetes Education Program, 25.8 million Americans – that’s 8.3% of the country’s population – are diabetic. There is no cure for diabetes, nor does the disease go away. Therefore, it is vital to receive treatment to keep you healthy so you can enjoy a high quality of life. Simplefill has provided you with the most common forms of diabetes and the treatments available.
Type 1 Diabetes
Background: This form of diabetes occurs when the immune system attacks the cells in the body that create insulin. Type 1 diabetes typically manifests itself in children or young adults. According to the Mayo Clinic, juvenile diabetes symptoms include extreme thirst and hunger, fatigue, weight loss, and frequent urination.
Type 1 Diabetes Treatment: Insulin treatment is the most important form of diabetes medication and is essential to the health of the individual. Typically delivered through injection, the variety of insulin types used vary depending upon the individual needs of the patient.
Type 2 Diabetes
Background: When you have Type 2 diabetes, your body does not process insulin correctly, a phenomena called ‘insulin resistance.’ This form is typical in adults, although cases in youths have increased as a result of childhood obesity. Symptoms include thirst and hunger, blurred vision, frequent infection, darkened skin spots, and weight loss.
Type 2 Diabetes Treatment: While some diabetes patients can regulate the disease with healthy eating and regular exercise, many rely on prescription medication. The diabetes medication list includes drugs like metformin and glucose-lowering treatments like glipizide, glyburide, and glimepiride, as well as insulin therapy.
If you have diabetes and are under- or un-insured, you can still get the treatment you need to live a healthy life. SimpleFill is committed to providing diabetes supplies for uninsured Americans; apply today to get affordable access to the prescription medication and treatment you deserve.
Chronic Disease Series: Rheumatoid Arthritis
blog Medication Assistance Prescription Assistance Prescription Assistance ProgramAccording to the Arthritis Foundation, 1.5 million Americans struggle with rheumatoid arthritis every day. At Simplefill, we understand the toll that this disease can take on affected patients inflicting a near-constant pain throughout everyday life.
Typically, rheumatoid arthritis symptoms are most active during the morning. The effects are most dominant on the hands and feet, sparking joint pain that can erode bones and even lead to joint disfigurement.
Rheumatoid arthritis is unpredictable. Many patients suffer from flares, which is the term used to describe bursts of pain. Sometimes flares last for half a day, or they can linger for months. The pain and stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis greatly affects patients and can lead to chronic discomfort and a reduced quality of life.
Although the disease has no cure, there are Rheumatoid arthritis medications that can make the disease more bearable. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids reduce inflammation and relieve pain, while disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs lessen the risk of permanent damage. Many patients also use immunosuppressants, since rheumatoid arthritis can degrade the immune system.
Prescription treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is vital to prevent the illness from taking over a patient’s life. However, for the under and uninsured, accessing medications for Rheumatoid arthritis treatment can feel financially impossible.
Simplefill exists to provide Americans with the medications they need to live happy, healthy lives. We are proud to advocate for those without health insurance and have the skills and knowledge to utilize complex Prescription Assistance programs to provide our members with free or reduced prescriptions. If you’re suffering from rheumatoid arthritis but can’t afford treatment, apply to join our program today. We will provide you with affordable access to a range of pharmacological treatments that will bring you on the path to a better life.
Help Paying For Prescription Drug Medications
blog Help My Meds Medication Assistance Prescription Assistance ProgramToo often good health comes with a price. Our health is something we take for granted until we lose it. Then the cold truth hits home, and it may seem like without a full insurance plan, good health is downright unattainable. At Simplefill, we understand losing your health is a big enough challenge and the added financial obligations should not burden you more.
According to the Mayo Clinic, more than 70 percent of American citizens use prescription medication every day. There is no “formula” that determines who needs regular medical attention. People of all ages and backgrounds are affected by health issues, and proper medication can be the difference between unbearable and manageable pain, between a worsening condition or treatment, and even between life and death.
For under or uninsured Americans, the cost of prescription medication isn’t just expensive: it can be impossible. If you are one of these people, remember you aren’t alone. There is a solution, and that solution is Simplefill, an advocacy group committed to providing patients with access to affordable medications.
Simplefill was formed on the belief that access to good health should be available to everyone, not just those with strong insurance plans. We are proud to provide our members with assistance paying for prescription drug medication, and support hundreds of patients each month. We provide a link between qualified patients and Prescription Assistance Programs (PAPs), which can radically reduce the cost of medications.
If you are part of a prescription drug plan that you cannot afford, then apply to join our program today. Simplefill offers support and a strong knowledge of the medical industry to ensure you can get the medication you need – without going into debt in the process.