Access Programs for Imatinib
Drug Company Assistance
The (PAF) can help patients acquire high cost drugs either for free or at reduced process. For help acquiring imatinib, visit the page, select imatinib, and fill in the required information. To receive free medication, patients must be US residents, meet income criteria, and not have private or public prescription coverage. Please note that there are exceptions for patients that cannot afford Medicare Part D or B cost sharing.
PAF enrollment is quick, and Novartis recommends that either the patient or provider call 1-888-903-7277 to complete the screening process. Applications can be , filled out, and faxed to 1-855-817-2711. To apply online, please visit the and register as a new user.
For patients not meeting the PAF enrollment criteria, the Patient Assistance NOW Oncology (PANO) program may be able to provide information about other funding sources or assisting with denials and appeals. Providers should fill out the and fax it to 1-888-891-4924.
Foundation Assistance
offers co-pay assistance for imatinib. Please fill out the to determine eligibility.
provides grants for patients with insurance who still have trouble affording imatinib. Patients or providers can or call 1-800-675-8416 to speak with a representative.
offers financial support for insured patients who cannot afford their medications. You can view the eligibility requirements for their and . For further assistance, please call 1-866-512-3861, option 1 to speak with a representative.
also offers co-pay assistance for patients needing imatinib. Please read the , and then follow the prompts on the .
