US District Court Finds MyFreeMedicine Isn't
Published October 18, 2005
According to DMNews.com, MyFreeMedicine.com (MFM) has been barred by US District Court from making TV and radio claims to offer "free prescription medicine."
The court found that the Web-based business, which collected $199 for each six-month subscription to its plan, routinely sent subscribers applications for "patient assistance programs" (PAPs) operated by pharmaceutical companies. The court acted after numerous complaints alleging that MFM reps had told customers they were eligible for free prescription meds, but then refused a refund when it turned out the customers could not qualify for the PAP.
The defendants, MyFreeMedicine.com and its principal Geoffrey Hasler, based in Louisville, KY, targeted low-income consumers who spend more than $100 a month for medications, according to the complaint... The defendants' television and radio ads urged consumers who are not insured to call a toll-free number to learn whether they are eligible to receive free prescription medication.
Suit was brought in August against MyFreeMedicine.com and another marketing firm (Free Medicine Direct) by Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon's office, alleging that the Web marketers "deceived consumers through their advertising, and engaged in unfair trade practices, all violations of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act."
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- US District Court Finds MyFreeMedicine Isn't
- Published: October 18, 2005
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- Filed Under: Culture: Media, Culture: Society, Politics: Law and Rights
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Now, see, if your mother hadn't spanked you, you wouldn't be saying such a violent thing. ;-)
Touche.
I know people who used My Free Medicine, received their medications, and were very pleased. What about all of the people they may have helped?
I used to work at My Free Medicine. Most customers DID get their medications, and were very grateful. The only customers who didnt were the ones who didnt follow our directions.
There are a number of sources of information on pharmaceutical patient assistance programs and other sources of help for those who can't avoid their medications and/or healthcare.
I am the president of NeedyMeds. This non-profit has information over 1000 programs - PAPs, disease-based assistance, state programs, free programs that help people with paperwork, and more.
All our information is free, regularly updated, and easy to access.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Rich Sagall, MD
President
NeedyMeds, Inc.
[Personal contact info deleted]
Have any of you seen what comes up when you google "Geoff Hasler". If it's the same guy, seems pretty suspicious to me.
I, too used to work at MFM. A lot of people received their medications and were happy with the service they received. However, the unhappy people greatly out numbered the happy ones due to the fact that they were repeatedly lied to. If you google Geoff J. Hasler you will find that scamming is his way of life and he continues today thur numerous businesses. He will meet his maker someday!
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Scumbags like these should be shot.