While politicians debate the issue of Medicare prescription drug benefits, some of the pharmaceutical manufacturers are acting on their own. If you are eligible for Medicare, have a gross annual income of less than $18,000 ($24,000 for a couple filing jointly), and have no other prescription coverage, you should be eligible for the new Pfizer Share Card.
Effective March 1, 2002, holders of the card can purchase a 30-day supply of any listed Pfizer prescription, for a flat fee of $15 each. For many drugs, this is a major discount. As Pfizer makes both type 2 diabetes medications and other drugs that treat common diabetes complications, this news should be of great interest to VOICE readers.
The Pfizer Share Card can be used at retail pharmacies, such
as CVS and WalMart. Look for more pharmacies to join the program. For more information,
or to receive an application, telephone: 1-800-717-6005, or see the website:
www.pfizerforliving.com