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Financial Aid for Macular Degeneration Medications

Learn about financial aid resources that may be available to help cover the costs of your macular degeneration prescription medications.

Macular Degeneration Medications

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Medication NameGenericDrug CompanyToll-Free Number
Eylea™AfliberceptRegeneron1-855-EYLEA-4U
Lucentis®RanibizumabGenentech1-866-4-ACCESS
Macugen®

Pegaptanib Sodium

Eyetech1-866-272-8838
Visudyne®VerteporfinNovartis1-800-245-5356

 

Financial Aid Helpful Resources

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OrganizationProgramPhone Number
Partnership for Prescription AssistancePrescription Assistance Service1-888-477-2669
TogetherONETogether Rx Access1-800-444-4106
RxHopePatient Assistance Programs1-877-267-0517
MAP InternationalMedical Supply Program

1-800-225-8550

MedicarePrescription Drug Plans1-800-633-4227

 

 

This content was last updated on: August 29, 2015

This content was first posted on: July 5, 2015

Disease:

Macular Degeneration
Disease Stage:
Treatment
Topic:
Drugs & Medication, Financial & Legal Matters

The information provided is a public service of the BrightFocus Foundation and is not intended to constitute medical advice. It should not in any way substitute for the advice of a qualified healthcare professional. Please consult your physician for personalized medical advice; all medications and supplements should only be taken under medical supervision. BrightFocus Foundation does not endorse any medical product or therapy.

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