This program provides brand name medications at no or low cost.
Pharmaceutical Company Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals
Program Name Bayer Patient Assistance Program for Precose
Program Address 6 West Belt, W66
Wayner, NJ 07470-6806
Phone Number

866-575-5002

Fax Number 866-575-6568
Medications on Program Precose Tablets 25mg, 50mg, 100mg (acarbose)
Application Forms Bayer Patient Assistance Program for Precose
On-line Application
No on-line application available at this time
Web Site No link available.
Eligibility Guidelines and Notes

The patient cannot have prescription insurance, be ineligible for any federal or state programs and the patient must also also have limited financial resources. Medical diagnosis necessary for this program is not specified. The patient must be a US citizen or legal resident.  Eligibility is determined on a case by case basis. Any patient who is enrolled in any Government Prescription Programs or Private Prescription Plans including, but not limited to Medicare Part D, Medicaid, State-sponsored Prescription Assistance programs, or has employee, military, retirement, or pension program drug coverage is not eligible for this program. Pharmacy discount cards or other patient assistance programs are not considered coverage.

Application Process

The patient or doctor should call for an application. The application is sent to the doctor's office. The completed application can be faxed or mailed back.  The doctor is notified by mail of acceptance or denial.  The medication is usually shipped within 7-10 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.

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.

Last Updated August 17, 2009