| Term | Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs |
|---|---|
| Code | LH-6700.6300 |
| Definition | Pharmaceutical companies or pharmacies that make brand name or generic prescription drugs available to patients who are uninsured or underinsured or, for other reasons, cannot afford to pay the market price. Also included are organizations that help qualifying patients complete and file paperwork for submission to drug manufacturers to request such medication or which maintain lists of these types of programs for referral purposes. |
| Created | 1/30/01 |
| Changed | 1/11/11 |
| Use References |
Drug Company Indigent Patient Programs Pharmaceutical Company Indigent Patient Programs |
| See Also References |
Prescription Drug Discount Cards (LH-6700.6250) Prescription Drug Lock Boxes (LH-6700.6285) Prescription Expense Assistance (LH-5100.6500) Prescription Medication Packaging Services (LH-6700.6500-650) |
| External Classification Terms |
Health (CAN HC-300) Health Care (AIRS HC-300) Health Support (NTE E60) Pharmaceutics (NPC E10) Pharmacology (NPC G03.11) |
| Related Concepts |
Ex-Offender/Reentry Services Foster Care Transition Services Homelessness Long Term Care |
| Facet | Service |
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