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Pharmaceutical manufacturer assistance programs.

Marie A Chisholm1, Joseph T DiPiro

  • 1University of Georgia College of Pharmacy at the Medical College of Georgia, Room CJ-1020, Augusta, GA 30912-2450, USA. mchishol@mail.mcg.edu

Archives of Internal Medicine
|April 3, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Pharmaceutical companies offer patient assistance programs for medications. These programs help reduce drug costs and improve access for those in need, especially as underinsured numbers rise.

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Area of Science:

  • Health economics
  • Pharmaceutical policy
  • Patient access to medication

Background:

  • Medicare currently does not cover most outpatient prescription drugs.
  • Rising prescription medication costs and increasing numbers of underinsured patients create access barriers.
  • Pharmaceutical companies provide assistance programs for patients with financial constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To raise awareness of pharmaceutical companies' medication assistance programs.
  • To inform about the availability and enrollment processes of these programs.
  • To highlight the importance of clinician involvement in patient enrollment.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewed English-language articles from MEDLINE (1963-2000) and relevant web pages.
  • Included data from pharmaceutical companies' medication assistance programs.

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  • Contacted manufacturers of the top 200 prescribed medications to identify program availability.

    • Main Results:

    • In 1999, approximately 53% of the top 200 prescribed medications had assistance programs for indigent patients.
    • Physician office staff can enroll eligible patients in these programs.
    • Program availability varied among the top prescribed medications.

    Conclusions:

    • Pharmaceutical assistance programs can significantly lower patient drug expenses.
    • These programs improve patient outcomes by enhancing access to necessary medications.
    • They serve as a vital resource for patients facing financial challenges in obtaining prescriptions.