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FREE "Knee Pain Relief Kit"

Call 1-888-618-1682 for a viseo, featuring Nancy Lopez, Hall of Fame Professional Golfer, a booklet and a list of SYNVISC providers near you.

Free Hearing Aid Batteries

Go to www.heartheworld.com/free_batteries.htm to find out how you can get free hearing aid batteries for yourself or a loved one.

Remedy Magazine (45 and older)

If you´re 45 or older you can sign up for this free magazine that includes information on nutrition, fitness, alternative care, general health and well-being; plus much more. Here is a link to the page where you can sign up for the free magazine. http://www.omeda.com/cgi-win/rx.cgi?p=realage
You can also pick-up a free copy of this magazine at any CVS pharmacy.

Free Guide for Managing High Cholesterol

Special Offer From Quality Health: Free Guide for Managing High Cholesterol (US only) Go to http://tinyurl.com/29fa8 for more information on how to get your free guide.

Nasonex Website (For Allergy Sufferers)

Go to www.nasonex.com for a $5.00 rebate certificate, and information on how to get a free bottle. The free bottle is part of a buy 4 get one free offer, but it still helps.

Mail Order Option = Savings

If your prescription drug program offers a mail order option, it would be very wise to check into it. Most of the prescription mail order programs allow you to purchase up to a three month supply, at the one month price. Imagine the savings possibilities, especially if you have expensive prescriptions!

About Pediatrics

Go to www.pediatrics.about.com for assistance in finding the right pediatrician, nutition information, and many other helpful topics.

Do You Really Need That X-Ray?

Dentists like to take x-rays every so often to keep on file. When they say that they want to take an x-ray, ask why. If it´s not because of a medical problem or concern, tell them you´d rather hold off until next time (or later). This is only if the x-rays aren´t covered by dental insurance.

FIRST RESPONSE ® Coupon Booklet

Get up to $60 in savings for you and your baby with valuable coupons on FIRST RESPONSE ® Ovulation and Pregnancy Test Kits, Cosco®, TUMS® and more http://www.1stresponse.com/brochures/indexcoupon.asp

Twice a Year

It is suggested that you go to the dentist at least twice a year for a regular cleaning, and more if needed. It would be unwise to not go twice a year, no matter how healthy your teeth and gums are, because you never know when a problem will arise. The sooner that a problem is found, the sooner it will get fixed, and the less money you´ll need to spend on expensive dental procedures.

Free Medicine for Uninsured Patients

Under the program, many of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.´s products are provided free of charge to eligible patients. To qualify, patients must: lack prescription coverage, be ineligible for Medicaid prescription assistance, be a citizen of the United States, and meet the income guidelines. Some drugs covered are Aggrenox, Atrovent Inhalation Aerosol, Flomax, Mobic and more. Call (800) 556-8317 and request your enrollment form.

ACTOS Website (for diabetics)

Go to www.actos.com to request free information on improving your blood sugar control. They have a special e-mail update that you can subscribe to, articles and information on blood sugar, a blood sugar log, and many other things.

Share Card from Pfizer for Living

Go to www.pfizerforliving.com and click on ShareCard Information to see if you qualify for this great program. Those that qualify are usually on a limited income and Medicare-enrolled, but it´s still worth a shot to see if you´re eligible!

Diabetes Self-Management

Go to http://www.diabetes-self-mgmt.com/ to learn more about diabetes self-management. Click the link on the right-hand side to get a free sample issue of their magazine. They state that the sample issue has no obligation, no commitment and no strings attached.

Canada Drugs

Call 1-800-CAN-DRUG or visit www.CanadaDrugs.com to learn how you can save up to 50% on the cost of your prescription medicine. Also, once you´ve joined, you can refer others for rewards. Your referral will give that person a $10 discount on their first order, and you will get a $10 reward, good toward your next order. If you refer enough people to their program, your next order could be free!

1-800-Wheelchair.com (Discounted Health Supplies)

1-800-Wheelchair.com has the Internet´s LARGEST selection of DISCOUNTED wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, hospital beds, diabetic supplies and daily living aids. Medicare & Medicaid is accepted. Go to http://tinyurl.com/2hjt for more information.

Coupons and Information

Besides getting samples to give to patients, doctors often get coupons and brochures from drug companies that are trying to sell their product. Sometimes, coupons will be right out there in the open, and other times they might be inside a brochure or pamphlet, so it´s a good idea to look around. Also, the brochures and other literature that are left out may be of interest to you, or someone that you know, so it wouldn´t hurt to really look.