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Drug Assistance Programs

Many pharmaceutical companies, state programs, and nonprofits have patient assistance programs (PAPs) that can lower the cost of medicines if you don’t have insurance or are underinsured and can’t afford your medicine.

Programs and program benefits vary. You may qualify for help to reduce your medicine costs depending on your insurance, income, and medicine. 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 organizations and programs that may be able to help you cover the cost of your asthma medicines.

 

At this time, AAFA does not have any programs to provide funding for 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.

What Kind of Insurance Do I Have?

Commercial or private insurance: You have commercial or private insurance if you get your insurance through:

  • Your job
  • The federal marketplace (HealthCare.gov)
  • Your state insurance marketplace
  • A private insurance company

Government-funded (public) insurance: Programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or TRICARE are funded by federal or state governments.

Drug Company Assistance Programs

The medicines covered by the programs below may change at any time. The following medicines are covered as of Jan. 24, 2025.

Company:

  • AstraZeneca

Medicines offered:

  • AIRSUPRA®
  • BEVESPI AEROSPHERE®
  • BREZTRI AEROSPHERE®
  • SYMBICORT®
  • FASENRA®
  • TEZSPIRE®

If you have commercial insurance, government insurance, or no insurance:

AstraZeneca US Patient Support offers various savings for several of their medicines. They offer copay savings cards and patient assistance programs depending on what type of insurance you have.

For more information, visit AZPatientSupport or call 800-236-9933.

AstraZeneca has capped the cost of their inhalers to $35 if you have commercial or private insurance. Learn more about the price cap.


Company:

  • AstraZeneca

Medicines offered:

  • TEZSPIRE®

If you have commercial insurance: The TEZSPIRE Together Co-Pay Program can help may help you save regardless of income if you qualify. Get doses for as little as $0 and up to $100 off your in-office administration costs (pre-filled syringe only). Learn more on the TEZSPIRE Together Co-Pay Program website or call 888-987-7473.

If you have government insurance: The TEZSPIRE Together Program, you may be able receive TEZSPIRE at no cost if you qualify. This includes people who:

  • Are uninsured
  • Have Medicare Part B with no supplemental insurance
  • Have a Medicare Advantage plan with an affordability gap
  • Have insurance that does not cover TEZSPIRE

For more information, call 888-987-7473.


Company:

  • Boehringer Ingelheim

Medicines offered:

  • Atrovent® HFA
  • Combivent® Respimat®
  • Spiriva® Respimat®
  • Stiolto® Respimat®
  • Striverdi® Respimat®

If you have commercial insurance or don’t have insurance: If you qualify, your cost will automatically be discounted when you buy these inhalers at participating retail pharmacies. If your cost is more than $35, download and use a savings card. Learn more at: InhalerOffer.com

If you have government-funded insurance: If you use Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or TRICARE, visit the Boehinger Cares Patient Assistance Program webpage or call 800-556-8317 to apply for assistance.

Boehringer Ingelheim has capped the cost of their inhalers to $35 if you have commercial or private insurance. Learn more about the price cap.


Company:

  • Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Medicines offered:

  • DUPIXENT®

If you have commercial insurance: The Dupixent MyWay® Copay Card may help you lower the cost of your copay. Learn more on the Dupixent MyWay Copay Card website or call 844-DUPIXENT (844-387-4936), option 1.

If you don’t have insurance or your insurance doesn’t cover Dupixent: You can apply for the DUPIXENT MyWay Patient Assistance Program. For more information or to sign up, call 844-DUPIXENT (844-387-4936), option 1.

If you have Medicare: At this time, there is not a savings program for Dupixent if you have Medicare. Call 844-DUPIXENT (844-387-4936), option 1 for more information.

If you have Medicaid: Your copay and coverage may vary depending on what state you live in. If you meet the criteria, you may also be able to get help from the DUPIXENT MyWay Patient Assistance Program. For more information or to sign up, call 844-DUPIXENT (844-387-4936), option 1.


Medicines covered:

  • Epinephrine devices – all brands

Savings programs:


Company:

  • Genentech

Medicines offered:

  • Xolair®

If you have commercial insurance: Genentech offers a copay savings program for Xolair. You may also be able to get help from an independent copay assistance foundation. Pdf icon

If you have government insurance or don’t have insurance: You may be able to get help from an independent copay assistance foundation. Find programs. Pdf icon


Company:

  • GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)

Medicines offered:

  • ARNUITY ELIPTA
  • ANORO ELLIPTA
  • BREO ELLIPTA
  • INCRUSE ELLIPTA
  • NUCALA®
  • SEREVENT®
  • TRELEGY®

If you have commercial insurance: You may be eligible for the GSK Copay Assistance Program.

If you have Medicare or no insurance: You may qualify for the GSK Patient Assistance Program. This program can help you receive certain GSK prescription medicines and vaccines at no cost.

For more information, visit GSK Patient Assistance Program & Savings Offers or call 888-825-5249.

GSK has capped the cost of their inhalers to $35 if you have commercial or private insurance. Learn more about the price cap.


Company:

  • GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)

Medicines offered:

  • NUCALA®

If you have commercial insurance: If you have a commercial medical or prescription insurance plan, you may be able to take part on the NUCALA Copay Program. If you are approved, the GSK Copay Program may help with your cost share for NUCALA and the your cost share for administration up to the total annual copay program maximums.

If you have government insurance or no insurance: You are not eligible for this program if you are covered by any federal or state prescription insurance program.

For more information, visit the NUCALA Copay Program website or call 800-691-1939.


Company:

  • Organon

Medicines offered:

  • ASMANEX® HFA
  • ASMANEX® TWISTHALER®
  • DULERA®

If you have commercial insurance: If you qualify, you may be able to save with an ASMANEX Multiuse Savings Coupon.

If you qualify, you may pay as little as $15 per Dulera prescription on each of up to 12 qualifying prescriptions. The maximum savings is $90 per prescription.

If you have government insurance or no insurance: At this time, there is no assistance program if you have Medicaid or Medicare.


Company:

  • Teva

Medicines Covered:

  • QVAR RediHaler®
  • CINQAIR®

Teva Cares Patient Assistance Program provides certain Teva medicines at no cost if you live in the United States and meet specific insurance and income criteria. Learn more about program eligibility.

If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for the Teva Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Programs, you may be eligible for help from other programs they offer.

For more information, visit the Teva Cares Foundation website or call 888-838-2872.

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Pharmacy Drug Savings Programs

Program Name:

Contact Information:

About the Program:

  • Blink Health finds the lowest price for the medicines you need. Find discounted prescription prices on more than 15,000 medicines.

Program Name:

Contact Information:

About the Program:

  • BlinkRx is a digital pharmacy service that carries certain medicines. They can provide the lowest prescription price while providing free home delivery.

Program Name:

Contact Information:

  • 855-268-2822

About the Program:

  • GoodRx is a free resource that lets you compare medicine prices and find discounts.

Looking for savings on asthma inhalers? See the GoodRx Savings Guide for ways you may be able to save money on 25 asthma inhalers.


Program Name:

Contact Information:

  • 833-317-2937

About the Program:

  • The Kroger Health Savings Club is an annual membership program that entitles members to reduced prices on prescription drugs.

Program Name:

Contact Information:

About the Program:


Program Name:

Contact Information:

  • 888-331-1002

About the Program:

  • The SCBN Prescription Assistance program is for uninsured or underinsured people who cannot afford their prescribed medicines.
  • The program requires a membership fee to participate.

Program Name:

Contact Information:

  • Contact your local Walmart pharmacy

About the Program:

  • The Walmart low-cost Prescription Program includes up to a 30-day supply for $4 and a 90-day supply for $10 of some covered generic drugs at commonly prescribed dosages. Prices for some drugs covered by the program may vary by state.

Program Name:

Contact Information:

  • 877-296-4673

About the Program:

  • Prescription Hope provides access to brand-name medicines for only $60 a month per medication through their medication access service. Learn about program eligibility.

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Nonprofit Copay and Premium Assistance Programs

Organization:

Contact Information:

About the Program:

  • AcariaHealth provides specialty pharmacy services for people living with complex and chronic health conditions. Their Copay Assistance Support Team will research and apply to qualifying patient assistance programs on behalf of the patient. Learn about the program.

Organization:

Contact Information:

  • 800-366-7741

About the Program:

  • Accessia Health provides financial help to pay for copays, health insurance premiums, travel costs, and other medical expenses. Learn about program eligibility.

Organization:

Contact Information:

  • 877-968-7233

About the Program:

  • Good Days provides financial support for people who cannot afford the treatment they urgently need.
  • Copay, travel, premium, and diagnostic testing assistance may be available.
  • Learn about eligibility criteria.

Organization:

Contact Information:

  • 980-859-3483
  • gro.htaprobrah@ofni

About the Program:


Organization:

Contact Information:

About the Program:

  • HealthWell Foundation provide financial assistance to help with prescription copays, travel costs, behavioral health services, health insurance premiums, deductibles, and copays. Please note that diseases covered may change from time to time.

Organization:

Contact Information:

  • 866-316-7263

About the Program:

  • The PAN Foundation offers financial help for out-of-pocket medicine costs including copays, health insurance premiums, and transportation costs related to medical care. Learn about program eligibility. Please note that diseases covered may change from time to time.

Organization:

Contact Information:

  • 866-512-3861

About the Program:

  • PAF’s Co-Pay Relief (CPR) program provides direct financial help to qualified people with co-payments, co-insurance or cost-sharing associated with prescription drugs through funds for specific disease states. Learn about program eligibility. Please note that diseases covered may change from time to time.

Organization:

Contact Information:

  •  800-769-3880

About the Program:

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Patient Assistance Tools and Databases

Tool:

Contact Information:

  • 800-794-6559

More Information:

  • BenefitsCheckUp® is a free service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA). It is an online tool to connect older adults and people with disabilities to benefit programs such as health care, medicine, food, utilities, and more.

Tool:

Contact Information:

  • 800-503-6897
  • gro.sdemydeen@ofni

More Information:

  • A national nonprofit that connects people to programs that may help them afford their medicines and other health care costs.

Tool:

Contact Information:

  • 571-350-8643

More Information:

  • PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a search engine for many patient assistance resources offered by drug makers.

Tool:

Contact Information:

More Information:


Tool:

Contact Information:

More Information:

  • SingleCare works with pharmacies on discounts on prescriptions. Look up prescriptions to find the lowest prices in your area.

Tool:

Contact Information:

  • 800-719-5147
  • moc.esnesxr@rednifsgnivasxr

About the Program:

  • Walgreens Rx Savings Finder can help you find prescription discount cards that can help you find the lowest price on a medicine at Walgreens.

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State Drug Assistance Programs

Organization:

Contact Information:

  • 800-772-1213
  • (TTY 800-325-0778)

More Information:

  • The Extra Help program helps people with limited income and resources lower or cut Medicare Part D costs.

Organization:

Contact Information:

  • 877-839-2675
  • gro.htlaehpihs@ofni

More Information:

  • Free insurance counseling and help to Medicare-eligible people, their families, and caregivers.

Organization:

Contact Information:

  • Contact your local county office.

More Information:

  • CalAIM offers people on Medi-Cal access to services that address ​physical, behavioral, developmental, dental, and long-term care needs.

Organization:

More Information:


Organization:

More Information:

  • Learn more about pharmaceutical companies that offer programs to help pay for prescriptions for people with a Medicare Drug Plan (Part D).

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AAFA Regional Chapters

The AAFA New England Chapter has more information on drug assistance for Massachusetts residents.

The AAFA Michigan Chapter has more information on drug assistance for Michigan residents, including the Jared Williams Medication Fund (JWMF).

Community Resources

United Way 211: The most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country.

Inspira Financial: Funds in a health savings account (HSA) or a health care flexible spending account (FSA) can be used for eligible medical expenses.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul: A national non-profit that provides local assistance and services.

FoodFinder: A map of food pantries across the United States. Search your ZIP code to learn about free food assistance programs near you.

American Sleep Apnea Association: Assists people with sleep apnea who cannot afford their CPAP mask supplies through the CPAP Assistance Program.

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Updated January 2025