Resources

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) wants to make sure you never need to go without medication or other basic needs. Find links below for programs to help you obtain free or low-cost medications, housing and more.

5 Ways to Reduce Medication Costs

If your medication costs are high, try some free or low-cost programs to help rein in those costs.

Cost to use: Free

  • Will work with your doctor or clinician to find affordable medications
  • Competitive pricing and mailing options
  • Located at five LVHN hospitals:
    • Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest
    • LVH–17th Street
    • LVH–Muhlenberg
    • LVH–Pocono
    • LVH–Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street
  • Find our pharmacy locations

Cost to use: Free

  • Does not go through your insurance
  • Available online at GoodRx.com or through GoodRx mobile app (best up-to-date pricing)
  • Show pharmacist coupon from GoodRx for discount

Cost to use: Free

  • Available online at NeedyMeds.org
  • Search for manufacturer coupons, prescription assistance programs
  • Medicare/Medicaid not eligible for coupons

Cost to use: Variable

  • Online pharmacies can provide discounted generics and some brand names
  • The FDA has guidance on finding a safe online pharmacy at fda.gov

Cost to use: Free

  • Patients with commercial insurance are not eligible
  • Must meet income requirements and out-of-pocket spending requirements

Ways to access PAP:

  • Contact individual manufacturers (brand-name only)
  • Search NeedyMeds.org

Find Help

As health care providers, we know that ensuring basic human needs – like food, clothing and shelter – can make a difference in a person’s overall health and wellness. LVHN is proud to partner with Findhelp.org, an organization that is dedicated to human dignity and meeting those very important human needs.

Learn more