There are many people who can not afford their prescription drugs so here are two good free web sites that helps connect people with prescription drug programs.

NeedyMeds.com http://www.needymeds.com/
A non-profit Pennsylvania corporation founded by Libby Overly, a home health social worker, and Richard J Sagall MD, a family physician. Provides information on patient assistance programs and other programs that help people obtain health supplies and equipment.

NeedyMeds.com does have a manual that it sells, but it contains the information on the website and is intended to be a "tool for healthcare providers who often find it more convenient to have the information on the website in 'hard copy' format, especially if they work in the field or do not have constant internet access."

You can search for information on assistance programs by drug, state, or other local programs. It has information on Fee for Service programs and Discount Drug Cards. It provides information on assistance programs (descriptions of programs, contact information, application materials and web addresses) for people all ages and families. NeedyMeds.com directs people to the programs then the person must apply to each of those agencies.

BenefitsCheckUp http://www.benefitscheckup.org/
Is an online service to screen for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). It contains over 1,300 different programs from all fifty states (including the District of Columbia). On average there are 50 to 70 programs available to individuals per state. It provides descriptions of the programs, contact information and application materials.
This site has two main parts.
1. BenefitsCheckUpRx gives information on Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, qualifying for extra help, and other federal, state and private programs.
2. BenefitsCheckUp gives information to find help with rent, property taxes, heating bills, meals and other needs.

BenefitsCheckUp has users fill out information about the drugs they are using, their age, and financial information so that it can sort through the data recommend various programs. The information is kept confidential but some people may feel uncomfortable giving it out.