Mississippi Drug Card Media Center

Mississippi Drug Card Selected As Best Program In Mississippi For 2011

(Jackson, MS) – RxResource.org announced that the Mississippi Drug Card has been voted “The Best Prescription Assistance Program in Mississippi for 2011”. Programs were rated by industry professionals across the following categories: Program Access, Program Benefits, Customer Support, Prescription Formulary List, Drug Discounts, and Network Coverage. Mississippi Drug Card was launched December 15, 2007 and has saved Mississippians more than $6.3 million on their prescription drugs.

About Mississippi Drug Card

Mississippi Drug Card is a free statewide prescription assistance program. All residents are eligible for the program. There are no forms to fill out and no restrictions on membership. Mississippi Drug Card is currently working with numerous organizations, clinics and hospitals to help create awareness of the program. This program was created to help uninsured and underinsured Mississippians afford their prescription medications. Those with health insurance can use the program on non-covered drugs. Both brand and generic medications are eligible for discounts ranging from 30%-75%. Mississippi residents can obtain a free card, search drug pricing, and locate participating pharmacies by visiting www.MississippiDrugCard.com. Anyone not able to obtain a card can visit any CVS/pharmacy or FRED'S Pharmacy location in Mississippi and ask to have their prescription processed through the Mississippi Drug Card. CVS/pharmacy and FRED'S have been named the preferred pharmacy for the program by offering this service to residents. Mississippi Drug Card is accepted at more than 56,000 pharmacies across the country, including all major chains. For more information, visit the website at www.MississippiDrugCard.com.

About Rx Resource

Rx Resource is a site designed to provide knowledge and support to individuals looking to simplify the confusing maze of discount programs and patient assistance programs that have appeared in recent years. Rx Resource provides a wide array of information, services and expertise for those looking for healthcare relief. For more information, visit the website at www.RxResource.org.