Issues/topics directly related to Mental Health Issues of pilots. Please see Travel Health Section for Fear of Flying information and other consumer health issues related to flying and travel.

Saving on Prescription Drug Costs

Medication/Pharmacy Assistance Programs:

  • www.pparx.org - The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that’s right for them. Many will get them free or nearly free. Its mission is to increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of those who are eligible. Through this site, the Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. To access the Partnership for Prescription Assistance by phone, you can call toll-free, 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669).
  • www.ashp.org/pap
  • www.ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp

Costco, Walgreens tend to have lower prices on-line.

Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 by Registered CommenterDr. Sander Koyfman | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

FAA Medical Certification FAQ

Posted on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 by Registered CommenterDr. Sander Koyfman | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

FAA Medical Certification Company

http://www.leftseat.com/drugscase.htm - this company website lists some interesting excerpts - I have not critiqued this yet  but it appears well put together and may prove useful.

Posted on Monday, October 16, 2006 by Registered CommenterDr. Sander Koyfman | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint