Questions about Prescription Drugs & Medications

What drugs are available?

Decisions about which drugs are included in a prescription assistance program are made by the participating pharmaceutical companies and the prescription assistance programs.

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What drug companies participate in this program?

There are currently 98 different pharmaceutical companies participating in this program. View the complete list of companies and programs.

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Can you give me information about specific drugs?

The PPARx prescription assistance program was created to make it easier for low-income uninsured patients to get free or nearly free prescription medicines through existing patient assistance programs, while providing the highest level of service. The best way to find out about a specific drug is to consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

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What will I have to pay for my prescription?

Each specific patient assistance program may have different requirements, depending upon your income and insurance coverage. But if you do not have insurance coverage and have a hard time affording your medicines, many patient assistance programs may provide the medicines free of charge.

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How long does it take for qualified patients to get their medicine?

While companies are committed to getting free or nearly free prescription medicines to eligible patients as quickly as possible; each participating patient assistance program has its own timeline. Patients can call the organization sponsoring their patient assistance program to ask when they will receive their medicines.

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How should patients expect to receive their medicine?

Depending on the program, the prescription medicines are either sent to the doctor's office or sent to the patient's home. Some patient assistance programs send patients a pharmacy card in the mail that they can use to get their free or nearly free medicines at their local pharmacy.

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What should I do if I experience an adverse effect from my medication?

If you experience any adverse effect from a medicine, you should call your healthcare professional. You are also encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the company that manufactured the medicine or the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.