March 19, 2014 /
If you are currently taking or considering starting on a multiple sclerosis (MS) medication, use the links below to review the various patient assistance programs that are available. If you are enrolled in a specific program, please check these sites periodically to ensure you have the most current information.
Ampyra (U.S.)
Company: Acorda TherapeuticsUsage in MS: WalkingAmpyra Patient Support Services888-881-1918Aubagio (U.S.)
Company: Genzyme, A Sanofi CompanyUsage in MS: Disease-Modifying AgentMS One to One, www.msonetoone.com or call1-855-MSOne2One (1-855-676-6326)Avonex (U.S. and Canada)
Company: Biogen IdecUsage in MS: Disease-Modifying AgentMS Active Source, www.msactivesource.com or call 1-800-456-2255Betaseron (U.S. and Canada)
Company: Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Usage in MS: Disease-Modifying AgentPatient Assistance Program,www.betaseron.com/betaplus/affordability or call 1-800-788-1467BOTOX
Company: Allergan, Inc.Usage in MS: Bladder Dysfunction|Spasticity in the Upper LimbsBOTOX Reimbursement Program www.BOTOXReimbursementSolutions.comCopaxone (U.S. and Canada)
Company: Teva NeuroscienceUsage in MS: Disease-Modifying AgentShared Solutions, copaxone.com/AboutSharedSolutions.aspx or call 1-800-887-8100Extavia (U.S. and Canada)
Company: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.Usage in MS: Disease-Modifying AgentPatient Assistance NOW, www.patientassistancenow.com or call1-800-245-5356Gilenya (U.S.)
Company: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.Usage in MS: Disease-Modifying AgentPatient Assistance NOW, www.patientassistancenow.com or call1-800-245-5356H.P. Acthar® (Repository Corticotropin) (U.S.)
Company: Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Usage in MS: Acute ExacerbationsActhar Support & Access Program (A.S.A.P.),acthar.com/reimbursement-and-support.html orcall 1-888-435-2284Rebif
Company: EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer, Inc.Usage in MS: Disease-Modifying AgentMS LifeLines, www.mslifelines.com or call 1-877-447-3243Tecfidera™ (U.S.) (teck-fi-DARE-ah)
Company: Biogen-IdecUsage in MS: Disease-Modifying AgentMS Active Source, www.msactivesource.com or call 1-800-456-2255Tysabri ® (formerly called Antegren)
Company: Biogen IdecUsage in MS: Disease-Modifying AgentMS Active Source, www.msactivesource.com or call 1-800-456-2255
The following nonprofit organizations also offer programs that may be able to help people who have insurance and still need help with the cost of their disease-modifying therapy:
- The Assistance Fund 877-245-4412
- Chronic Disease Fund 877-968-7233
- Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) 866-316-7263
- National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) 800-634-7207
The source for the above compilation comes from The National MS Society
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