The following pharmaceutical companies have programs that provide assistance to people who need financial aid to pay for their prescription medications.
| Brand Name Manufacturer/Program Name | Treatment Information | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Abilify (Aripiprazole) Bristol-Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation | Treats schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder. | (800) 736-0003 |
| Ambien (Zolpidem) Sanofi: No program found—generic is cheapest | Treats insomnia and some brain disorders. | Not Available |
| Aricept (Donepezil) No program found— Eisai/Pfizer offers vague “assistance”—generic is cheapest | Treats mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease | (800) 769-3880 |
| Azilect (Rasagiline) Azilect Patient Assistance Program | Treats the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. | (866) 217-7163 |
| Caduet (Atorvastatin/Amlodipine) Pfizer RxPathways Savings Card | Treats high cholesterol and high blood pressure. | (866) 706-2400 |
| Celebrex (Celecoxib) Pfizer RxPathways Savings Card | Treats pain caused by various kinds of arthritis. | (866) 706-2400 |
| Celexa (Citalopram) Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: No program found—generic is cheapest | Treats depression. | Not Available |
| Coreg (Carvedilol) GlaxoSmithKline, GSKForYou | Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. | (866) 475-3678 |
| Depakote (Divalproex) AbbVie Patient Assistance Foundation | Treats bipolar mania, migraines and prevents seizures caused by certain forms of epilepsy. | (800) 222-6885 |
| Diovan (Valsartan) Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. | Treats high blood pressure. | (800) 277-2254 |
| Exelon (Rivastigmine) Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. | Treats dementia due to Alzheimer’s and/or Parkinson’s disease. | (800) 277-2254 |
| Fosamax (Alendronate Sodium) Merck: No program found—generic is cheapest | Treats osteoporosis and Paget’s disease, and prevents hip and spinal fractures. | Not Available |
| Geodon (Ziprasidone) Pfizer RxPathways Savings Program | Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and dementia. | (866) 706-2400 |
| Glucophage [Glumetza] (Metformin) Possible savings for brand names combinations (janumet, kombiglyze XR, etc.) | Used to treat type 2 diabetes. | Not Available |
| Glucotrol / Glucotrol XL (Glipizide) Pfizer RxPathways Saving Program | Treats type 2 diabetes. | (866) 706-2400 |
| Humira (Adalimumab) Abbvie Patient Assistance Foundation | Used to treat multiple forms of arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and plaque psoriasis. | (800) 222-6885 |
| Lasix (Furosemide) Sanofi Aventis: No program found—generic cheapest | Treats hypertension and edema, among other things. | Not Available |
| Lipitor (Atorvastatin) Pfizer RxPathways Savings Card | Treats high cholesterol and prevents cardiovascular disease. | (866) 706-2400 |
| Lopressor (Metoprolol) Novartis: No program found—generic cheaper | Treats high blood pressure and chest pain. | Not Available |
| Microzide (Hydrochlorothiazide) Actavis: No program found—generic cheaper | Treats high blood pressure and edema. | Not Available |
| Namenda (Mementine) Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Patient Assistance Program | Used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer’s Disease. | (800) 851-0758 |
| Neupro (Rotigotine) Neupro Patient Savings Program | Treats the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and restless legs syndrome. | (855) 841-0263 |
| Neurontin (Gabapentin) Pfizer RxPathways Savings Card | Treats diabetic neuropathy, restless legs syndrome, anxiety, insomnia and bipolar disorder. | (866) 706-2400 |
| Norvasc (Amlodipine) Pfizer RxPathways Savings Card | Treats high blood pressure and angina chest pain. | (866) 706-2400 |
| Percoset (Acetaminophen/Oxycodone) Endo Pharmaceuticals: No program found—generic cheaper (Endocet) | Treats moderate to severe pain. | Not Available |
| Pravachol (Pravastatin) Britol-Myers Squibb: No program—generic cheaper | Treats high cholesterol and reduces risk factors associated with heart disease. | Not Available |
| Prilosec (Omeprazole) AstraZeneca: No program—assistance number provided—generic cheaper | Treats GERD, heartburn and ulcers. | (800) 292-6363 |
| Prinivil (Lisinopril) Merck: No program—(Zestril, AstraZeneca: No program)—generic cheaper | Treats hypertension and heart failure. | Not Available |
| Proventil [Ventolin] (Albuterol) Merck Patient Assistance Program | Treats asthma, COPD and bronchitis. | (800) 727-5400 |
| Proventil [Ventolin] (Albuterol) GlaxoSmithKline, GSKForYou | Treats asthma, COPD and bronchitis. | (866) 475-3678 |
| Razadyne (Galantamine) Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. | Treats mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. | (800) 652-6227 |
| Remeron (Mirtazapine) Merck Patient Assistance Program | Treats depression. | (800) 727-5400 |
| Requip (Ropinerole) GlaxoSmithKline, GLXForYou | Treats the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and restless legs syndrome. | (866) 475-3678 |
| Risperdal (Risperidone) Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. | Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and some symptoms of autism. | (800) 652-6227 |
| Seroquel (Quetiapine) AstraZeneca Prescription Savings Program | Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression. | (800) 292-6363 |
| Sterapred (Prednisone) Produced by many companies: No program found—generic cheapest | Treats inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs and other organs. | Not Available |
| Synthroid (Levothyroxine sodium) AbbVie Inc. | Treats hypothyroidism and goiters. | (888) 477-2669 |
| Tasmar (Tolcapone) Valeant Patient Assistance Program | Treats the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. | (866) 268-7325 |
| Ultram (Tramadol) Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. | Treats moderate to severe pain in adults. | (800) 652-6227 |
| Vicodin (Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone) Abbvie Inc.—no program found—generic cheapest | Treats pain. | Not Available |
| Xalatan (Latanoprost) Pfizer RxPathways Savings Card | Treats glaucoma. | (866) 706-2400 |
| Xanax [Niravam] (Alprazolam) Pfizer RxPathways Savings Card | Treats panic and anxiety disorders, and can also be used to reduce nausea due to chemotherapy. | (866) 706-2400 |
| Zelapar (Selegiline) Valeant Patient Assistance Program | Treats the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. | (866) 268-7325 |
| Zithromax (Z-pack) (Azithromycin) Pfizer RxPathways Savings Card | Treats bacterial infections. | (866) 706-2400 |
| Zocor (Simivastatin) Merck: No program found—generic cheapest | Treats high cholesterol and reduces risks of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular disease. | Not Available |
| Zoloft (Sertraline) Pfizer RxPathways Savings Card | Treats depression, OCD, anxiety and panic disorders. | (800) 293-5963 |
If you have any additional information about prescription drug assistance programs that could help your fellow caregivers, or if you notice an error in one of our listings, please contact us at custcare@agingcare.com.