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This program provides brand name medications at no or low cost.
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| Pharmaceutical Company |
Schering Plough Corporation |
| Program Name |
Schering-Plough Cares |
| Program Address |
PO Box 52122 Phoenix, AZ 85072 |
| Phone Number |
800-656-9485opt3
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| Fax Number |
800-995-9620 |
| Medications on Program |
Cipro Oral Solution 250mg, 500mg (ciprofloxacin)
Cipro Tablets 250mg, 500mg (ciprofloxacin)
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| Application Forms |
Schering-Plough Cares
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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 have an income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. Medical diagnosis necessary for this program is not specified. US residency requirements are
not specified. Patients who have Medicare Part D, or were eligible for Part D but did not enroll may still be eligible for this program, but need to go through the following steps. First apply and be denied to this program, then send that denial letter with a denial letter from the Low Income Subsidy Program and proof that the patient has spent 3% of their household income out of pocket to purchase their prescription medications this year. Patients currently on Medicare Part D may also be eligible and need gather some of the same documentation. Call the company for specific details.
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| 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 doctor are notified in writing of acceptance or denial.
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| 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.
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| Program Details |
Up to a 90-day supply is sent to the doctor's office. The doctor/doctor's office must fill out a replacement form to get refills. Once a year a new application with financial documentation is needed.
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| Last Updated |
October 27, 2009 |