Low-income Missourians may be able to save money by finding free or discounted medications, thanks to some grant money made available by AG Nixon last week.

There are hundreds of programs out there that make drugs available for low-income folks, but because there are so many, it's like finding a needle in a haystack. The best way to find them is through the Internet, which is unavailable to many poor and elderly.

The grant money will go to clinics, hospitals and advocacy groups who help these folks with their medication needs. It will allow them to buy software that helps find medications available for free or at a discount for the people they serve. These organizations are encouraged to apply for this grant money.

We have a handful of applications in so far, but we have room for many more. Any group that consults seniors and low-income consumers with their medication needs are encouraged to apply.