Financial Resources for Prescription and Medical Costs

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Here is a list of various government, nonprofit and drug maker patient assistance resources that can help you with the cost of medical care for eczema.

Many people have trouble affording healthcare costs, whether it’s due to low income, health insurance policies or other reasons. There are various resources available to help overcome these financial hurdles, including drug maker patient assistance programs, nonprofit programs, government-funded aid and more.

Drug maker patient assistance programs

Drug maker patient assistance programs (PAPs) are set-up by drug companies to offer free or low-cost drugs to those who cannot afford their medication. Companies offer these programs voluntarily, meaning the government does not require them to provide free medicine. As a result, each program has its own rules.

Below are some of the most common eczema drugs and their contact information. Visit the drug maker’s website to see if they have a patient assistance program:

Drug	Website	Phone Number
Adbry (tralokinumab-ldrm)	Adbry.com	844.692.3279
Cibinqo (abrocitinib)	Cibinqo.com	833.956.3376
Cloderm (clocortelone pivalate cream .1%)	Clodermcream.com	888.966.8766
Dupixent (dupilumab)	Dupixent.com	844.387.4936
Ebglyss (lebrikizumab-lbkz)	Ebglyss.com	800.545.5979
Elidel (pimecrolimus cream 1%)	Elidel-us.com	800.556.1937
Eucrisa (crisaborale ointment 2%)	Eucrisa.com	866.382.7472
Nemluvio (nemolizumab-ilto)	Nemluvio.com	855.636.5884
Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream	Opzeluraontrac.com	800.583.6964
Rinvoq (upadacitinib)	Abbvie.com/myabbvieassis	800.222.6885
Topicort (desoximetasone spray 0.25%)	Topicort-spray.com	914.354.9001
Vtama (tapinarof) cream (1%)	Vtama.com	347.532.5250
Zoryve (roflumilast)	Zoryve.com/seb-derm	440.496.7983

Nonprofit programs to help with prescriptions

Here are a few nonprofit organizations that offer various services or tools to help with the costs of medications.

Benefits Checkup is a free service from the National Council of Aging (NCOA) that helps elderly patients find cost savings on prescriptions.
NeedyMeds connects people to prescription assistance programs from your state and/or local government.
Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation helps people with chronic diseases, including atopic dermatitis, pay for prescriptions.
PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a search engine designed to help patients, caregivers and healthcare providers learn more about the resources available through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs.
RX Outreach is a nonprofit pharmacy that provides affordable medications.
The Assistance Fund (TAF) helps patients and families, including those with atopic dermatitis, by providing financial assistance for the cost of treatment and other health-related services.

Government programs for health coverage and prescriptions

There are various federal and state programs available to help with both insurance coverage and prescription costs.

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides low-cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid.
State Healthcare Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers free health benefits counseling services for Medicare beneficiaries and their families or caregivers.
Medicaid is a state and federal program that provides health coverage if you have a low income.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage if you are 65 or older or have a severe disability, no matter your income.
Medicare’s Prescription Drug Program can provide extra help with the cost of prescription drugs if you qualify and are a Medicare beneficiary.
Medicare Savings Program can help pay some or all of your Medicare premiums, deductibles and coinsurance if you have limited income and resources.

Visit HealthCare.gov for more information on these resources and how to know if you’re eligible for them.