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This program provides brand name medications at no or low cost.
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| Pharmaceutical Company |
Merck & Company , Inc. |
| Program Name |
Merck Patient Assistance Program |
| Program Address |
PO Box 690 Horsham, PA 19044-9979 |
| Phone Number |
800-727-5400
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| Fax Number |
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| Medications on Program |
Cipro Oral Solution 250mg, 500mg (ciprofloxacin)
Cipro Tablets 250mg, 500mg (ciprofloxacin)
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| Application Forms |
Merck Patient Assistance Program
Merck Patient Assitance Program (Spanish Application)
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On-line Application
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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 have no prescription coverage for the requested medication and and have an income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level. Medical diagnosis necessary for this program is not specified. The patient must also be a US resident. Anyone in need should apply because they do make exceptions for people truly in need.
The program speaks both Spanish and English. Medicare D partipants may be eligible through an appeals process.
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| Application Process |
Anyone requesting assistance can call to get an enrollment form sent out, or download it from the website. The application is sent to either the doctor or the patient. The completed application must be mailed back.
Doctor or patient needs to call to find out about acceptance/denial. No letter is sent out.
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| Application Requirements |
The doctor must fill out a section and sign the application. The patient must fill out a section and sign the application.
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| 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.
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| Last Updated |
August 16, 2010 |