Patient Assistance Programs

Patients with chronic retinal diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) often can’t afford the out-of-pocket co-pay costs for the prescription drugs needed for treatment. 

Privately insured patients, including those who purchase insurance through state insurance exchanges, can seek assistance directly from pharmaceutical-sponsored and independent programs.

Availability and eligibility of patient assistance programs (PAPs) can change at any time, so contact program representatives for current information.


Pharmaceutical-sponsored programs

Allergan, Inc.:
Allergan offers patient assistance for dexamethasone (Ozurdex®) for treatment of retinal vein occlusion (RVO), diabetic macular edema and uveitis. (866) 698-7339, option 4

Bausch + Lomb:
Bausch + Lomb offers patients assistance for pegaptanib sodium (Macugen®), verteporfin (Visudyne®) and fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (Retisert®)

  • Call the Focus on Access hotline at (866) 272-8838

Genentech:

Genentech Ophthalmology Access Solutions is a program that helps people who are taking a Genentech medicine including: VABYSMO® (faricimab-svoa), LUCENTIS® (ranibizumab injection), and SUSVIMO (ranibizumab injection). 

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals:


Independent programs

Independent patient assistance programs (PAPs) offer benefits for patients with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance:

  • The Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation (panfoundation.org) offers assistance with copayments related to treatment for macular diseases, retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and uveitis. (800) 316-7263
  • The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) (rarediseases.org) has offered PAPS since 1987 to help patients obtain medication, financial assistance with insurance premiums and co-pays, diagnostic testing, and travel assistance for clinical trials, consultations and disease specialists.  NORD offers disease-specific assistance programs for patients with RVO and uveitis. (800) 999-6673, ext. 219. Visit patient assistance program.
  • Good Days (mygooddays.org) is a national non-profit charitable organization that provides financial assistance for treatment associated with Macular and Retinal diseases. To enroll, contact a Good Days Care Navigator at (877) 968-7233.