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Many pharmaceutical companies offer assistance programs for patients without insurance or Medicare/Medicaid. In some cases, even patients with insurance are eligible. These programs provide low-cost or no-cost access to drugs. Your doctor will probably need to contact the company to provide supporting information. Also, keep in mind that less expensive generic brands are available for some of these medications.
Prednisone (corticosteroid)
Schering Laboratories
1-800-656-9485
Imuran® (azathioprine)
Faro Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1-800-705-2630
Cytoxan® (cyclophosphamide)
Bristol-Myers Squibb
1-800-272-4878
ACTIMMUNE® (Interferon gamma-1b) Injection
InterMune, Inc.
ACTIMMUNE® Access Hotline: Toll-Free 1-877-305-7704
Fax: 1-877-305-7706M
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST
The ACTIMMUNE® Access Hotline offers physicians, office staff, and patients access to reimbursement specialists who can verify benefits and answer reimbursement questions about ACTIMMUNE. The toll-free Hotline also provides patient support services, including 24-hour access to nurses and pharmacists, and prescription services that include overnight shipping of medication to physicians and patients.
Resources for Patient Assistance RX Programs and Discount Card Programs
BenefitsCheckUp
www.benefitsCheckUp.org
Free, online screening tool to more than 240 RX saving programs.
Volunteers in Health Care:
(877) 844-8442
Guide to Patient Assistance Programs.
NeedyMeds:
www.needymeds.com
Directory of Patient Assistance Programs
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA):
www.Pharma.org
Directory of Patient Assistance Programs
RxHope:
www.rxhope.org
Information and application forms for Patient Assistance Programs.
Health Resources and Services:
(888) ASH-HRSA (888) 275-4722
Referral source for community health centers that may offer RX assistance.
Local Area Agencies on Aging:
www.eldercare.gov or (800) 677-1116.
Provides assistance to patients 65 and older.
For more information on these drug assistance programs, click here.
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