TAMPA, FL - Sept. 2, 2003 (Send2Press Newswire) -- Hoymedia, S.A announced today the formal launch of AIDS Drugs Direct (www.AIDSdrugsdirect.com), a cost-effective alternative for those suffering from AIDS and HIV to obtain brand-name life-saving medications at a fraction of U.S. prices.

Based in Tampa Florida, and Cape Town, South Africa, AIDS Drugs Direct provides HIV/AIDS medications at savings up to 60% less than even highly publicized Canadian Pharmacies. AIDS Drugs Direct began operation locally in April 2003 and has seen a large demand for HIV/AIDS Drugs from all over the U.S. with its new membership program.

AIDS Drugs Direct has a $79.00 per month membership that grants access to the deeply discounted Medications. There are no other requirements. Delivery to any U.S. address takes 21 days. A customer care team is available for assistance between 9am and 6pm ET. Major companies including Abbot Labs, Dupont, Glaxo Wellcome, Hoffman_LaRoche, Merck & Co., and Smithkline manufacture products offered to members. All brands and manufacturers are clearly noted on the site for confidence in the drugs being delivered.

"The HIV/AIDS drugs are manufactured by the same U.S. brand name companies, but are sold at a fraction of the cost in South Africa," says Rodney Sydnor, founder and Executive Officer of AIDS Drugs Direct. "The same quality standards and ingredients are applied. The actual savings are more significant when compared to U.S. pharmacies. For example, Combivir (150/300), 60 tablets, retails here in the states at $679, but is only $179 for AIDS Drugs Direct members. There are more name brand drugs listed on our website that further illustrate these types of immense savings."

"ADAP, the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, is funded by both the Federal and State governments to pay for HIV/AIDS drugs for those individuals that meet certain income requirements. Unfortunately the ADAP programs are facing deficits and mounting 'waiting lists' due to the economic downturn. AIDS Drugs Direct is an affordable alternative to potentially going without these important medications."

"There is a lot of negative press for Web-based pharmacies right now, due to the 'spam' problem, fly-by-night operations, and crooks," adds Sydnor. "We don't send 'spam,' and we offer true value for both those with insurance coverage, and those who may have had their insurance cancelled, and are only able to purchase the expensive drugs they need to stay alive through the financial support of their friends and loved ones."

"Our goal has been to find solutions for those in need of even more drastic savings than possible when buying meds from Canada, and I feel we've succeeded."

AIDS Drugs Direct purchases drugs exclusively from pharmacies that are active members of The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy(R) (NABP). NABP is the only professional association that represents the state boards of pharmacy in all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, New Zealand, eight Canadian provinces, three Australian states, and South Africa. Additionally, AIDS Drugs Direct purchases direct from manufacturers.

About Hoymedia, S.A and AIDS Drugs Direct

The company is the brainchild of Tampa, Florida entrepreneur, Rodney Sydnor. He spent 8 months in South African developing the company and recruiting Physicians and Pharmacists to distribute HIV drugs to needy patients worldwide.

Additional information, membership terms, and conditions of sale can be found at: http://www.AIDSdrugsdirect.com

Company Website: AIDSdrugsdirect.com
Source of News: AIDS Drugs Direct (Hoymedia, S.A)

Florida Business News / Health Newswire
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