This program provides brand name medications at no or low cost.
Pharmaceutical Company Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Program Name Bristol-Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation: Orencia Patient Assistance Program
Program Address PO Box 991
Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone Number

800-736-0003, opt 4

Fax Number 866-694-2545
Medications on Program Orencia Injection 250mg/ml (abatacept)
Application Forms Bristol-Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation: Orencia Patient Assistance Program
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 have no prescription coverage for any medications and meet income and other eligibility guidelines that are not disclosed. Medical diagnosis necessary for this program is not specified. The patient must be a US citizen or legal resident. 

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.  The doctor is notified of acceptance or denial.  

Application Requirements

The doctor must fill out a section, sign the application, and attach a prescription and include the DEA or State License number. The patient must fill out a section, sign the application and attach proof of income.

Program Details

The medication is sent to the doctor's office. The company contacts the doctor to arrange for refills. Every year a new application is needed.

Last Updated October 27, 2009