This program provides brand name medications at no or low cost.
Pharmaceutical Company Abbott
Program Name Abbott Patient Assistance Foundation (Zemplar)
Program Address PO Box 399
San Bruno, CA 94066
Phone Number

800-222-6885 option 6

Fax Number 800-361-9942
Medications on Program Zemplar Capsules 1mcg, 2mcg, 4mcg (paricalcitol)
Zemplar Injection 1mcg, 5mcg, 10mcg (paricalcitol)
Application Forms Abbott Patient Assistance Foundation (Zemplar)
On-line Application
No on-line application available at this time
Web Site Click to go to program's web site
Eligibility Guidelines and Notes

The patient must not have any private nor public insurance and meet income guidelines that are not disclosed. Medical diagnosis necessary for this program is not specified. US residency requirements are not specified.  Patients with prescription drug coverage, including enrollment in a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan, who have difficulty accessing their Abbott medications may be eligible for assistance by obtaining a Pharmaceutical Assistance Program exception based on health-related expenditures and household income.

Application Process

Anyone requesting assistance can call to request a faxed application or download it from the website. The application will be faxed out. The completed application can be faxed or mailed back.  Both the patient and health care professional are notified of acceptance into the program. The decision is usually made within 48 hours. The medication is shipped within 3-5 business days.

Application Requirements

The doctor must fill out a section and sign the application. The patient must fill out a section, sign the application and attach proof of income and any insurance information.

Program Details

Up to a 90-day supply is sent to the doctor's office or the patient's home. The patient or doctor must contact the company for refills. Every year a new application is needed.

Last Updated May 10, 2010