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).
- Genentech Patient Foundation (GPF) or (888) 941-3331
- Genentech Ophthalmology Co-pay Program or (855) 218-5307
- Genentech Patient Support or (833) EYE-GENE / (833) 393-4363
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals:
- Eylea for You/Eylea Copay Card or 1-855-EYLEA4U
- Eyelea 4U patient assistance brochure
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.