What are Prescription Assistant Programs?
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Many pharmaceutical companies in response to the growing cost of medicine and number of uninsured voluntarily sponsor Prescription Assistance Programs. These programs are helping individuals and families who qualify receive medication at no cost. Qualifications vary from company to company, but most are based on income and lack of outpatient prescription coverage. Age is not a factor in order to qualify. Many individuals and families are employed that meet the eligibility guidelines to receive their medications from the Prescription Assistance Programs.
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What makes a person eligible for these Prescription Assistance Programs?
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Each pharmaceutical company will have its own eligibility requirements. The eligibility requirements are usually based on income, members of household, must be without prescription drug coverage and ineligible for government assistance with prescription drug coverage. Total medical cost may also be considered.
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Is every medication available on a Prescription Assistance Program?
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There are over 2700 medications available on Prescription Assistance Programs.
Brand name products have programs directly from its manufacture. Many selected generic medications are also available on the programs.
Medications for these specific illnesses such as Multiple Sclerosis, Aids, Cancer, HIV, Auto Immune Disorders, Organ Transplant or other rare disorders are extremely expensive and are therefore subject to special circumstance or exceptional medical hardship guidelines by the companies that manufacture them.
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How long does it take to get the medication from the Prescription Assistance Programs?
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The timeline will vary with each company and individual circumstance. When applying for more than one medication, the applicant should be aware that they would arrive at different times, since it is manufactured and sponsored by different companies.
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How do individuals that meet the eligibility requirements receive their medications?
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This will vary depending on the pharmaceutical company, and the type of medication. The medication will either be sent to the prescribing physician's office, or directly to the patient's house. Some programs may send a voucher or card that is taken to your local pharmacy and redeemed. Specific information on how it is dispensed can be discussed when applying for the program.
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