Plavix Free Samples

From Pharmacy Drug Guide

Plavix is a prescription medication classified as an antiplatelet that is used to prevent blood clots in patients who are in a high risk group for heart attack or stroke. The drug is only effective for the duration that it is taken, and stopping usage will discontinue any benefits.^[1] Free samples of Plavix can save patients money at the outset whether or not they have prescription coverage, allowing them to try out the drug before spending money on a prescription. Samples can often be obtained from a patient's doctor or health provider. In addition, health discount plans may be able to defray the cost.

Contents 1 How to Get Plavix Samples 2 Plavix Samples 3 Plavix Background 4 References

How to Get Plavix Samples

• Patients may be able to obtain free Plavix samples by speaking to their doctor. Pharmaceutical representatives for Sanofi-Aventis often provide samples for new and existing drugs. If a patient's doctor does not have Plavix samples on hand, they may be able to request some from the manufacturer.
• Bristol Meyers occasionally provides Plavix coupons that may distributed in addition to, or instead of, free samples.
• When no free samples are available, or if the patient has already used their allotted samples and is now seeking help paying for a Plavix prescription, the Bristol-Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation can help by covering some or all of the cost. The program is open to residents of the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands who do not earn more than 250% of the national poverty level and have no insurance coverage for prescription drugs. Up to a 90-day supply of 75-milligram Plavix tablets may be covered for each patient.^[5]

Plavix Samples

Plavix Background

Plavix is the brand name for the prescription drug clopidogrel, and is manufactured by the company Sanofi-Avenis. First approved by the FDA in 1997, Plavix is used to prevent heart attack or stroke from occurring, and keeps blood platelets from clotting. Some of the common side effects associated with Plavix are drowsiness, upset stomach, headaches and nosebleeds. More serious Plavix side effects can also occur. These include bruising or bleeding, as well as serious allergic reactions.^[1]

Also See: Plavix, Plavix Side Effects, Plavix Patient Assistance Programs, Plavix Coupons, Free Drug Samples, Diovan Free Samples, Niaspan

References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a601040.html#side-effects
2. ↑ http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576979
3. ↑ http://products.sanofi.us/PLAVIX/PLAVIX.html
4. ↑ https://contactus.sanofi-aventis.us/customerInformation.aspx
5. ↑ http://www.needymeds.org/drug_list.taf?_function=name&name=Plavix