Prescription Assistance Program at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center

The Prescription Assistance Program was initiated by Southern New Hampshire Health System as a community benefit to help our uninsured or underinsured patients receive medications through pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies supply some of the medications they produce at reduced or no cost to patients in need.

The Prescription Assistance Program will work with you and your health care provider to help you obtain your medications through the pharmaceutical company programs.

Who is eligible?

• You must be a US citizen.
• You must not belong to any state, military, or public/private program that pays for medication.
• You must be taking a long-term medication.
• A patient of Southern New Hampshire Health System or St Joseph Hospital.
• Income eligibility varies among pharmaceutical companies.

How do I enroll in Prescription Assistance?

Call 603-577-2348 for an application or more information.

To open and print a copy of the Prescription Assistance packet click here for English or click here for Spanish.

Prescription Assistance Program FAQ's

What is the Prescription Assistance Program?

A collaboration between The Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospital, The Prescription Assistance Program assists the uninsured and under-insured, as well as elderly patients who fall in the coverage gap or self-pay portion of Medicare part D receive free long- term medications. Robin Gage, Prescription Assistance Coordinator, helps patients apply to the pharmaceutical companies to receive free or reduced-price medications.

I can’t afford my medications. What can I do?

Talk to your provider. Let your doctor know that you are having trouble paying for your long-term medication(s). Then call the Prescription Assistance office at 603-577-2348.

Can Prescription Assistance help with short-term medications?

No. Prescription Assistance can only help you receive medications prescribed for 90 days or longer. Talk to your provider about other options for receiving short-term medications.

How do I know if I am eligible for Prescription Assistance?

When you call Prescription Assistance, Gage will ask you several questions to determine if Prescription Assistance is the right program for you. Then she will send you the program application and a list of the documents you must submit in order to qualify to receive the free medications from the pharmaceutical companies. She is also available to help you complete your Prescription Assistance application.

How long does it take to receive the medications?

Four to six weeks. Once you have completed and submitted the necessary paperwork to Prescription Assistance, Gage forwards the application to your doctor’s office for the written prescriptions. After the doctor adds the prescription information, she then sends the entire application to the appropriate pharmaceutical company. If you meet the pharmaceutical company guidelines, you can expect to receive your prescription in four to six weeks.

Where do I pick up my medication?

In your physician’s office. The pharmaceutical company sends your medication directly to your doctor’s office where you can pick it up.

I need assistance with several medications. Do I have to complete new paperwork for each pharmaceutical company?

No. Once you have completed your initial application with Prescription Assistance, Gage handles the rest. Each application is good for one year.

This free service is available for adults of all ages. For more information or to request an application to enroll, call The Prescription Assistance Program at 603-577-2348.