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Drug Assistance Program
Many pharmaceutical companies, state programs and nonprofits have drug assistance programs (PAPs) that offer free or low-cost medicines if you don’t have insurance or are underinsured and can’t afford your medicine.
Programs and program benefits vary. Depending on your insurance and medicine, you may be eligible for help to reduce their medicine copay. You may qualify for free medicines if you do not have health insurance, do not have enough health insurance to cover your medicines or meet certain criteria.
Below is a list of several organizations and programs that may be able to offer financial assistance to help you cover the cost of your asthma medicines.
Note: The links below go to websites outside of aafa.org. Listed programs and benefits may change at any time. Contact the programs directly to see if you qualify.
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Drug Company Assistance Programs
| Company/Medicine | Toll-Free Number | Medicare/Medicaid Patients Eligible? | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
AstraZeneca (Pulmicort®, Symbicort®, FASENRA®) | 800-AZandMe (292-6363) | Yes, for eligible individuals | A copay program and an assistance program are available depending on eligibility |
Genentech and Novartis (Xolair) | 888-941-3331 | Yes, for eligible individuals | A copay program and an assistance program are available depending on eligibility |
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) (ADVAIR®, Flovent®, Serevent®) | 888-825-5249 | Medicare only | Only available to people with no prescription drug benefits through any insurer/payer/program; income limits apply |
Merck Helps™ (Asmanex®, Dulera®, Nasonex, Proventil®, Singulair®) | 800-727-5400 | No | |
Mylan (EpiPen®, generic epinephrine auto-injector) | 800-796-9526 | Yes, if you do not have prescription insurance coverage through Medicaid, Medicare Part D or other insurance | See our list of all available epinephrine auto-injectors and their patient assistance programs |
New patients: 844-989-PATH (7284) | Yes, if you do not have prescription insurance coverage through Medicaid, Medicare Part D or other insurance | Ayuda disponible en español | |
Sanofi (DUPIXENT®) | 844‑387‑4936 (option 1) | Only if your insurance does not cover DUPIXENT | A copay assistance program depending on eligibility |
Teva Pharmaceuticals (QVAR®) Teva Cares Foundation | 877-237-4881 | Yes, if you do not have prescription insurance coverage through Medicaid, Medicare Part D or other insurance | A copay program and an assistance program are available depending on eligibility |
Pharmacy Drug Savings Programs
| Pharmacy Program Name | Toll-Free Number | Membership Cost? | Medicare/Medicaid Patients Eligible? | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
844-792-6701 | No | Yes | ||
855-268-2822 | No | Yes | You can also sign up for GoodRx Gold, their premium membership, for a monthly fee | |
855-912-6346 | Yes – Individuals = $36/year; Families up to 6 members = $72/year | Yes, but the Kroger Rx Savings Club cannot be combined with any federal or state-funded programs such as Medicare or Medicaid | Washington State residents are not eligible | |
Call your local Publix pharmacy | No | Check with organization for more details | Some medicines are free or $2.50 per month with a doctor’s prescription | |
866-922-7312 | Yes, $20 individual or $35 family per year | No | Includes Duane Reade locations; Stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Washington, Missouri and South Carolina are not participating in this program | |
Call your local Walmart pharmacy | No | Check with organization for more details | Some medicines are $4 per month or $10 for three-month supply. NOTE: North Dakota locations do not participate in this program |
Nonprofit Copay and Premium Assistance
| Organization | Toll-Free Number | Funds Available for Asthma? | Medicare/Medicaid Patients Eligible? | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
877-968-7233 | Not at this time | Not at this time | Copay, travel, premium and diagnostic testing assistance | |
| Extra Help (Social Security Administration) | 800-772-1213 | Check with organization for more details | Yes, for eligible individuals | To qualify you must receive Medicare, have limited resources and income, and live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. If you have Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare and Medicaid, you may not be eligible |
800-675-8416 | Not at this time | Not at this time | ||
800-503-6897 | Yes. Check with organization for more details | Some – check with each individual organization for more details | List of patient assistance programs and their eligibility requirements –ayuda disponible en español | |
PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) – Partnership for Prescription Assistance | 888-477-2669 | Yes, for eligible individuals | Each patient assistance program has its own eligibility criteria | |
866-316-7263 | Varies depending on the specific medicine | Yes, for eligible individuals | Offers copay, insurance premium and travel assistance | |
866-512-3861 | Not at this time | Yes, when funds are available | Patient must be insured by Medicare, Medicaid or military benefits, and insurance must cover the medicine for which patient seeks assistance | |
800-366-7741 | Funds for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (among other respiratory illnesses) | Yes, for eligible individuals | Offers copay, insurance premium, travel and additional items assistance | |
888-796-1234 | Yes | Yes | Provides discounted medicines for eligible patients with asthma (and other illnesses) | |
Web-based only | Check with organization for more details | Some – each patient assistance program has its own eligibility criteria | Directory of patient assistance programs | |
877-839-2675 | Check with organization for more details | Yes, for eligible individuals | Free insurance counseling and assistance with Medicare | |
Web-based only | Check with organization for more details | Yes | List of states that help with drug plan premiums and/or other drug costs | |
855-845-3663 | Not at this time | Check with organization for more details | This organization helps with your out-of-pocket costs such as copays, coinsurance, premiums, deductibles and incidental medical expenses | |
414-337-4570 (not toll free) | Yes | Each patient assistance program has its own eligibility criteria | They compile coupons and prescription assistance information to help patients and families find free or reduced-cost asthma medicines. |
State Drug Assistance Programs
| Organization | Toll-Free Number | Funds Available for Asthma? | Medicare/Medicaid Patients Eligible? | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Extra Help (Social Security Administration) | 800-772-1213 | Check with organization for more details | Yes, for eligible individuals | To qualify you must receive Medicare, have limited resources and income, and live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia; If you have Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare and Medicaid, you may not be eligible |
877-839-2675 | Check with organization for more details | Yes, for eligible individuals | Free insurance counseling and assistance with Medicare | |
Web-based only | Check with organization for more details | Yes | List of states that help with drug plan premiums and/or other drug costs | |
571-527-3900 (not toll free) | Check with organization for more details | Yes | Programs are for seniors and/or people with certain chronic conditions; The programs assist low-income seniors and adults with disabilities in paying for their prescription drugs |
AAFA Regional Chapters
The AAFA New England Chapter has more information on drug assistance for Massachusetts residents.
The AAFA St. Louis Chapter offers assistance to eligible children and young adults in certain Missouri or Illinois counties.
Updated May 2020
