MEDICATIONS FOR CHILDREN   THE MEDICINE PROGRAM                                                               573-996-7300 Provides assistance for those who have no insurance, no government program that covers medication, or have a financial hardship to pay for meds, may apply for assistance through this program. There is a $5 processing fee for medication.   MERCK PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM                          1-800-727-5400 Provides medicine free of charge for up to one year to eligible individuals who do not have prescription drug coverage and who without assistance could not afford medicines.