What is a patient assistance program (PAP)?
Patient assistance programs (PAPs) aim to bring lifesaving therapies to patients who need financial support. McKesson RxO and RxCrossroads by McKesson can support medication access across healthcare settings—and uncover hidden revenue for your organization.
What is the Allergan Patient Assistance Program?
The Allergan Patient Assistance Program provides certain products to patients in the United States who are unable to afford the cost of their medication and who meet other eligibility requirements.
What is the Bayer Patient Assistance Program?
Patient Assistance Program The Bayer US Patient Assistance Foundation is a charitable organization established to assist patients who face financial challenges. Bayer believes you should be able to get the medicines you need — even if you don’t have insurance or are underinsured. Visit Patient Assistance Website
How can rxcrossroads help your biopharma company?
The RxCrossroads team can bring your biopharma company’s lifesaving therapies to qualified patients through direct-to-patient pharmacy programs, partnerships with funding foundations, and free trials dispensing.
Summary
Axcan Pharma is a pharmaceutical company founded in 1982 by Léon F. Gosselin. Axcan Pharma specifically focuses their research and development in the field of gastroentrology, allowing them to provide the best therapies and treatments for major gastrointestinal diseases and disorders.
Eligibility
Comprehensive Care Program For CF, a patient assistance program provided by Axcan Pharma, offers the medication listed to the right at no cost for at least 1 month to those who are eligible for the program. Eligibility is based off of the following requirements:
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What is drug assistance?
Drug assistance programs—another term for patient assistance programs—can also be offered by state programs or independent third-party nonprofits/charitable organizations. Whether a patient qualifies for these programs will depend on their insurance and the prescribed therapy. Patients typically qualify for these programs if they do not have ...
Who sponsors drug assistance programs?
Drug assistance programs are usually sponsored by life sciences organizations (manufacturer- sponsored), non-profit or charitable foundation-sponsored, or a combination of the two. Usually, they also fall into these categories:
Why are patients more likely to abandon their prescriptions at the pharmacy counter?
As out-of-pocket costs increase, patients are more likely to abandon their prescriptions at the pharmacy counter. To avoid this outcome and improve patient adherence, pharmaceutical manufacturers are more likely to sponsor patient assistance programs.
Can't afford medication?
According to a 2019 Keiser Family Foundation poll, one in four Americans can’t afford their medications, and 29% reported not taking their medications as prescribed due to cost. There are several types of drug assistance programs that can ensure the patients who need treatment gain timely access to therapy and continuity of care.
Can patients receive medication for little or no cost?
Patients who qualify for patient assistance programs can receive medication for little or no cost, helping the most in-need patients gain access to therapy if they cannot afford the typical drug pricing.