Prescription Assistance

Prescription Assistance Program

The Prescription Assistance Program helps people of all ages in obtaining prescription medications they otherwise could not afford to purchase.  Many pharmaceutical companies will provide free or reduced cost medications to individuals who meet their eligibility requirements and complete and submit the proper request forms.  The application process can at times be difficult for the average consumer and very time consuming for medical professionals.  The Dakota Medical Foundation, as a community service, is sponsoring the Prescription Assistance Program to assist individuals in applying for these free or reduced cost medications from pharmaceutical companies.

How Does The Prescription Assistance Program Work?

Volunteers will help you with the application process.  First, you complete a local screening process to determine your eligibility based primarily on your financial resources.  Next, a volunteer will identify the appropriate pharmaceutical company to request your medication from, obtain its application form, enter information to identify you and to support your financial needs and have you sign the form.  The application form is then sent to your doctor who will complete the medical information portion of the application form and mail it to the pharmaceutical company.  Prescription Assistance Program volunteers will also help you to resolve issues should your application be denied by the pharmaceutical company and to help you with refilling your prescription.

How Do I Get Assistance?

If you are in need of financial assistance to purchase medications needed to maintain or improve your health or are aware of someone else who is, please contact the Prescription Assistance Program at one of the locations listed below or discuss it with your doctor.

Fargo Area	Valley City Area
Prescription Assistance 808 3rd Ave S Suite 207  Fargo, ND  58103 701-364-0398 1-877-460-9996 papfargo@SouthCentralSeniors.org	South Central Adult Services 139 2nd Ave SE  Valley City, ND  58072 701-845-4300  1-800-472-0031 papvc@SouthCentralSeniors.org

The Prescription Assistance Program is carried out primarily by volunteers.  To find out how you can help, please contact the personnel at a location listed above.