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Having a complex condition doesn't always mean giving up a full, active life. There are many great organizations dedicated to helping people with MS. Many offer Multiple Sclerosis support group information. The references are provided as resource for finding information on your illness, treatment options, support groups, clinical trials and more. The information is not intended to be used in lieu of medical advice from a qualified physician.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Links:
The following organizations provide MS support, Multiple Sclerosis support group information and more information on the disease.
Accelerated Cure Project
Consortium of MS Centers
International Multiple Sclerosis Support Foundation
Medline Plus - A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
Multiple Sclerosis International Foundation
National Institute of Neurological Disorders
National MS Society
Resource & Support Materials:
Weekly Medication Schedule
Clinical Trials and Medical Research.
A clinical trial is a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects. In the United States, it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use. If you're looking for up-to-date information about federally and privately supported MS clinical research studies, ClinicalTrials.gov helps link MS patients to medical research.
Financial Support for People Living With Multiple Sclerosis
Beyond the traditional resources and Multiple Sclerosis support group connections, some MS patients find they need financial support because the expense of on-going treatment can sometimes become more than they'd planned. There are places to turn for financial support.
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Starting January 1, 2006, Medicare will offer new prescription drug coverage. This new coverage can provide help with your drug costs, no matter how you pay for your drugs today.
Everyone with Medicare can join a drug plan to get this coverage. And, everyone with Medicare must make a decision about his or her drug coverage. That's why it's important that you read The Medicare Handbook to learn the basics about how the new drug coverage can work for you, based on the type of coverage you currently have. Pay special attention to the information in Section 6 of the handbook about Medicare's new prescription drug coverage.
Source: The official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare Visit the official Medicare website for current information regarding the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit and information that will help you make a decision on your new Medicare coverage.
Programs From Multiple Sclerosis Drug Manufacturers
The following is a list of some drug manufacturers that offer financial assistance programs for people living with Multiple Sclerosis who cannot afford to buy the medications they have been prescribed. You are encouraged to call these manufacturers directly for more information on these programs. If you need financial assistance for a drug not listed here, please contact one of our pharmacists.
| Drug Name | Manufacturer | Telephone Number |
| Avonex |
Biogen Idec |
800-456-2255 |
| Rebif |
Serono: MS Lifelines |
877-447-3243 |
| Betaseron |
Berlex Laboratories |
800-788-1467 |
| Copaxone |
Teva Neuroscience |
800-887-8100 |
| Novantrone |
Serono: MS Lifelines |
877-447-3243 |
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