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Drug Assistance Programs
Many pharmaceutical companies, state programs, and nonprofits have patient assistance programs (PAPs) that can lower the cost of medicines if you don’t have insurance or are underinsured and can’t afford your medicine.
Programs and program benefits vary. You may qualify for help to reduce your medicine costs depending on your insurance, income, and medicine. You may qualify for free medicines if you do not have health insurance, do not have enough health insurance to cover your medicines, or meet certain criteria.
Below is a list of organizations and programs that may be able to help you cover the cost of your asthma medicines.
At this time, AAFA does not have any programs to provide funding for medicines or health care costs.
Note: The links below go to websites outside of aafa.org. Listed programs and benefits may change at any time. Contact the programs directly to see if you qualify.
What Kind of Drug Assistance Is Available?
Copay assistance programs:
These are programs run by drug makers for the specific medicines they make to help people with commercial or private insurance. Some programs may also be for people who don’t have insurance.
Manufacturer copay cards:
Some drug manufacturers have copay cards that offer rebates for medicines within their brand. This helps to reduce out-of-pocket costs. They are typically available for people with commercial or private insurance.
Patient assistance or grant programs:
These are programs run by independent charities and organizations. They may have grants available for specific conditions, such as asthma. In addition to medicines, some programs may also cover other medical costs.
Coupons:
Coupons lower the out-of-pocket costs for specific medicine brands. They are available through drug manufacturers, pharmacies, or websites such as GoodRx.
What Kind of Insurance Do I Have?
Commercial or private insurance:
You have commercial or private insurance if you get your insurance through:
Your job
The federal marketplace (HealthCare.gov)
Your state insurance marketplace
A private insurance company
Government-funded
(public) insurance:
Programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or TRICARE are funded by federal or state governments.
Closed
Drug Company Assistance Programs
The medicines covered by the programs below may change at any time. The following medicines are covered as of Jan. 24, 2025.
Company:
AstraZeneca
Medicines offered:
AIRSUPRA®
If you have commercial insurance:
If you have employer-provided or individual private (commercial) insurance, you may be able to get AIRSUPRA for as low as $0 with the
SUPRA Savings Card
If you have government insurance:
For people with Medicare Part D coverage, the average out-of-pocket cost is $89 per month. For people with Medicaid, the out-of-pocket costs range from $.99-$13 per month. Some states offer even lower copays or eliminate the copay altogether. If you have Medicare Part D and cannot afford AIRSUPRA, you may be eligible for the patient assistance program,
AZ&Me
If you have no insurance:
If you do not have health insurance or your insurance does not cover AIRSUPRA, you will pay the amount determined by your pharmacy. You may also be eligible for the patient assistance program,
AZ&Me
Learn more on the
Cost Assistance with AIRSUPRA
website or call
866-480-0030
Company:
AstraZeneca
Medicines offered:
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE®
BREZTRI AEROSPHERE®
SYMBICORT®
FASENRA®
TEZSPIRE®
If you have commercial insurance, government insurance, or no insurance:
AstraZeneca US Patient Support offers various savings for several of their medicines. They offer copay savings cards and patient assistance programs depending on what type of insurance you have.
For more information, visit
AZPatientSupport
or call
800-236-9933
AstraZeneca has capped the cost of their inhalers to $35 if you have commercial or private insurance.
Learn more about the price cap.
Company:
AstraZeneca
Medicines offered:
TEZSPIRE®
If you have commercial insurance:
The
TEZSPIRE Together Co-Pay Program
can help may help you save regardless of income if you qualify. Get doses for as little as $0 and up to $100 off your in-office administration costs (pre-filled syringe only). Learn more on the
TEZSPIRE Together Co-Pay Program
website or call
888-987-7473
If you have government insurance:
The
TEZSPIRE Together Program
, you may be able receive TEZSPIRE at no cost if you qualify. This includes people who:
Are uninsured
Have Medicare Part B with no supplemental insurance
Have a Medicare Advantage plan with an affordability gap
Have insurance that does not cover TEZSPIRE
For more information, call
888-987-7473
Company:
Boehringer Ingelheim
Medicines offered:
Atrovent® HFA
Combivent® Respimat®
Spiriva® Respimat®
Stiolto® Respimat®
Striverdi® Respimat®
If you have commercial insurance or don’t have insurance:
If you qualify, your cost will automatically be discounted when you buy these inhalers at participating retail pharmacies. If your cost is more than $35, download and use a savings card. Learn more at:
InhalerOffer.com
If you have government-funded insurance:
If you use Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, or TRICARE, visit the
Boehinger Cares Patient Assistance Program
webpage or call
800-556-8317
to apply for assistance.
Boehringer Ingelheim has capped the cost of their inhalers to $35 if you have commercial or private insurance.
Learn more about the price cap.
Company:
Genentech
Medicines offered:
Xolair®
If you have commercial insurance:
Genentech offers a
copay savings program for Xolair
. You may also be able to get help from an
independent copay assistance foundation
If you have government insurance or don’t have insurance:
You may be able to get help from an independent copay assistance foundation.
Find programs.
Company:
GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)
Medicines offered:
ARNUITY ELIPTA
ANORO ELLIPTA
BREO ELLIPTA
INCRUSE ELLIPTA
SEREVENT®
TRELEGY®
If you have commercial insurance:
You may be eligible for the
GSK Copay Assistance Program
If you have Medicare or no insurance:
You may qualify for the
GSK Patient Assistance Program
. This program can help you receive certain GSK prescription medicines and vaccines at no cost.
For more information, visit
GSK Patient Assistance Program & Savings Offers
or call
888-825-5249
GSK has capped the cost of their inhalers to $35 if you have commercial or private insurance.
Learn more about the price cap.
Company:
GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)
Medicines offered:
EXDENSUR®
If you have commercial insurance:
If you have a commercial medical or prescription insurance plan, you may be able to take part on the
EXDENSUR Copay Program
. If you are approved, the GSK Copay Program may help with your cost share for EXDENSUR, as well as provide access to ongoing patient support from a Patient Navigator.
If you have government insurance or no insurance:
You are not eligible for this program if you are covered by any federal or state prescription insurance program.
For more information, visit the
EXDENSUR Copay Program
website or call
888-216-3003
Coverage Support
GSK can help check your insurance coverage and help you understand your benefits. You can reach out to a Patient Navigator at
1-844-225-5894
(844-Call-TwGSK)
Company:
GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)
Medicines offered:
NUCALA®
If you have commercial insurance:
If you have a commercial medical or prescription insurance plan, you may be able to take part on the
NUCALA Copay Program
If you are approved, the GSK Copay Program may help with your cost share for NUCALA and the your cost share for administration up to the total annual copay program maximums.
If you have government insurance or no insurance:
You are not eligible for this program if you are covered by any federal or state prescription insurance program.
For more information, visit the
NUCALA Copay Program
website or call
800-691-1939
Company:
Organon
Medicines offered:
ASMANEX® HFA
ASMANEX® TWISTHALER®
DULERA®
If you have commercial insurance:
If you qualify, you may be able to save with an
ASMANEX Multiuse Savings Coupon
If you qualify, you may pay as little as
$15 per Dulera prescription
on each of up to 12 qualifying prescriptions. The maximum savings is $90 per prescription.
If you have government insurance or no insurance
: At this time, there is no assistance program if you have Medicaid or Medicare.
Company:
Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Medicines offered:
DUPIXENT®
If you have commercial insurance:
The Dupixent MyWay® Copay Card may help you lower the cost of your copay. Learn more on the
Dupixent MyWay
Copay Card website
or call
844-DUPIXENT (844-387-4936), option 1.
If you don’t have insurance or your insurance doesn’t cover Dupixent:
You can apply for the
DUPIXENT MyWay Patient Assistance Program
. For more information or to sign up, call
844-DUPIXENT (844-387-4936), option 1
If you have Medicare:
At this time, there is not a savings program for Dupixent if you have Medicare. Call
844-DUPIXENT (844-387-4936), option 1
for more information.
If you have Medicaid:
Your copay and coverage may vary depending on what state you live in. If you meet the criteria, you may also be able to get help from the
DUPIXENT MyWay Patient Assistance Program
. For more information or to sign up, call
844-DUPIXENT (844-387-4936), option 1
Company:
Takeda
Medicines Covered:
EOHILIA
If you have commercial insurance: You may pay as little as $0, with a maximum yearly benefit up to $5,000 off your copay or out-of-pocket costs. This offer is not available for people paying cash.
If your insurance does not approve access to EOHILIA, you may qualify to receive a Head Start of EOHILIA. Head Start gives you a free 30-day supply of EOHILIA for up to 3 months or until your insurance approves coverage. It is a one-time offer.
Learn more on the
EOHILIA Patient Support and Copay Program website
or call
866-861-1482
Company:
Teva
Medicines Covered:
QVAR RediHaler®
CINQAIR®
Teva Cares Patient Assistance Program
provides certain Teva medicines at no cost if you live in the United States and meet specific insurance and income criteria.
Learn more about program eligibility.
If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for the Teva Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Programs, you may be eligible for help from other programs they offer.
For more information, visit the
Teva Cares Foundation
website or call
888-838-2872
Medicines covered:
Epinephrine devices – all brands
Savings programs:
See AAFA’s
list of all available epinephrine devices
and their patient assistance programs.
Pharmacy Drug Savings Programs
Program Name:
Blink Health
Contact Information:
844-265-6444
moc.htlaehknilb@ofni
About the Program:
Blink Health finds the lowest price for the medicines you need. Find discounted prescription prices on more than 15,000 medicines.
Program Name:
BlinkRX
Contact
Information:
844-926-2480
moc.xrknilb@troppus
About the Program:
BlinkRx is a digital pharmacy service that carries certain medicines. They can provide the lowest prescription price while providing free home delivery.
Program Name:
GoodRx
Contact Information:
855-268-2822
About the Program:
GoodRx is a free resource that lets you compare medicine prices and find discounts.
Looking for savings on asthma inhalers? See the
GoodRx Savings Guide
for ways you may be able to save money on 25 asthma inhalers.
Program Name:
Kroger Health Savings Club
Contact Information:
833-317-2937
About the Program:
The Kroger Health Savings Club is an annual membership program that entitles members to reduced prices on prescription drugs.
Program Name:
Mark Cuban CostPlus Drug Company
Contact Information:
Online Contact Form
About the Program:
Mark Cuban CostPlus Drug Company offers access to affordable medicines at the lowest possible price.
Learn about program eligibility.
Program Name:
SCBN Prescription Advocacy
Contact Information:
888-331-1002
About the Program:
The SCBN Prescription Assistance program is for uninsured or underinsured people who cannot afford their prescribed medicines.
The program requires a membership fee to participate.
Program Name:
Walmart’s Prescription Program
Contact Information:
Contact your local Walmart pharmacy
About the Program:
The Walmart low-cost Prescription Program includes up to a 30-day supply for $4 and a 90-day supply for $10 of some covered generic drugs at commonly prescribed dosages. Prices for some drugs covered by the program may vary by state.
Program Name:
Prescription Hope
Contact Information:
877-296-4673
About the Program:
Prescription Hope provides access to brand-name medicines for only $60 a month per medication through their medication access service.
Learn about program eligibility
Nonprofit Copay and Premium Assistance Programs
Organization:
AcariaHealth – Copay Assistance Support
Contact Information:
800-511-5144 (TTY 711)
moc.htlaehairaca@eracremotsuc
About the Program:
AcariaHealth provides specialty pharmacy services for people living with complex and chronic health conditions. Their Copay Assistance Support Team will research and apply to qualifying patient assistance programs on behalf of the patient.
Learn about the program
Organization:
Accessia Health
Contact Information:
800-366-7741
About the Program:
Accessia Health provides financial help to pay for copays, health insurance premiums, travel costs, and other medical expenses.
Learn about program eligibility
Organization:
Good Days
Contact Information:
877-968-7233
About the Program:
Good Days provides financial support for people who cannot afford the treatment they urgently need.
Copay, travel, premium, and diagnostic testing assistance may be available.
Learn about
eligibility criteria
Organization:
Harbor Path
Contact Information:
980-859-3483
gro.htaprobrah@ofni
About the Program:
Harbor Path delivers lifesaving medicine for free to people who are uninsured. They currently serve 24 states. Use the
eligibility calculator to see if you qualify.
Organization:
HealthWell Foundation
Contact Information:
800-675-8416
gro.noitadnuofllewhtlaeh@stnarg
About the Program:
HealthWell Foundation provide financial assistance to help with prescription copays, travel costs, behavioral health services, health insurance premiums, deductibles, and copays. Please note that diseases covered may change from time to time.
Organization:
Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN)
Contact Information:
866-316-7263
About the Program:
The PAN Foundation offers financial help for out-of-pocket medicine costs including copays, health insurance premiums, and transportation costs related to medical care.
Learn about program eligibility
. Please note that diseases covered may change from time to time.
Organization:
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) Co-Pay Relief Program
Contact Information:
866-512-3861
About the Program:
PAF’s Co-Pay Relief (CPR) program provides direct financial help to qualified people with co-payments, co-insurance or cost-sharing associated with prescription drugs through funds for specific disease states.
Learn about program eligibility
. Please note that diseases covered may change from time to time.
Organization:
Rx Outreach
Contact Information:
800-769-3880
About the Program:
Rx Outreach provides discounted medicines for eligible people.
Learn about the program.
Organization:
The Assistance Fund (TAF)
Contact Information:
855-845-3663
About the Program:
TAF helps people and families by providing them with financial help for their copays, coinsurance, premiums, deductibles, and other health-related expenses.
Patient Assistance Tools and Databases
Tool:
BenefitsCheckUp®
– National Council on Aging
Contact Information:
800-794-6559
More Information:
BenefitsCheckUp® is a free service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA). It is an online tool to connect older adults and people with disabilities to benefit programs such as health care, medicine, food, utilities, and more.
Tool:
Dispensary of Hope
Contact Information:
615-736-5075
gro.epohfoyrasnepsid@ofni
About the Program:
Dispensary of Hope provides medicine to communities, free of cost. They are a charitable medication distributor dedicated to providing pharmacies and clinics with reliable access to medication that was generously donated by pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Find a dispensing site near you, here.
Tool:
NeedyMeds
Contact Information:
800-503-6897
gro.sdemydeen@ofni
More Information:
A national nonprofit that connects people to programs that may help them afford their medicines and other health care costs.
Tool:
PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT)
– Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Contact Information:
571-350-8643
More Information:
PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a search engine for many patient assistance resources offered by drug makers.
Tool:
RxAssist Patient Assistant Program Center
Contact Information:
gro.tsissaxr@ofni
More Information:
RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of patient assistance programs.
Learn about the eligibility requirements.
Tool:
SingleCare
Contact Information:
844-234-3057
moc.eracelgnis@troppus
More Information:
SingleCare works with pharmacies on discounts on prescriptions. Look up prescriptions to find the lowest prices in your area.
Tool:
Walgreens Rx Savings Finder
Contact Information:
800-719-5147
moc.esnesxr@rednifsgnivasxr
About the Program:
Walgreens Rx Savings Finder can help you find prescription discount cards that can help you find the lowest price on a medicine at Walgreens.
State Drug Assistance Programs
Organization:
Extra Help
– Social Security Administration
Contact Information:
800-772-1213
(TTY 800-325-0778)
More Information:
The Extra Help program helps people with limited income and resources lower or cut Medicare Part D costs.
Organization:
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs)
– National Technical Assistance Center
Contact Information:
877-839-2675
gro.htlaehpihs@ofni
More Information:
Free insurance counseling and help to Medicare-eligible people, their families, and caregivers.
Organization:
California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal
– CalAIM
Contact Information:
Contact your local county office.
More Information:
CalAIM offers people on Medi-Cal access to services that address ​physical, behavioral, developmental, dental, and long-term care needs.
Organization:
State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program
– Medicare.gov
More Information:
Find out if your state has a
state pharmaceutical assistance program
Organization:
Pharmaceutical Assistance Program
– Medicare.gov
More Information:
Learn more about pharmaceutical companies that offer programs to help pay for prescriptions for people with a Medicare Drug Plan (Part D).
Community Resources
American Sleep Apnea Association
: Assists people with sleep apnea who cannot afford their CPAP mask supplies through the CPAP Assistance Program.
Friends of Man
: Receives applications for mobility equipment, prosthetics, home modifications, medical equipment, hearing aids, basic needs and much more. The referral must be made by a professional. This includes caseworkers, case managers, health care workers, social workers, school counselors, teachers, and clergy.
FoodFinder
: A map of food pantries across the United States. Search your ZIP code to learn about free food assistance programs near you.
FundFinder
: Helps you find financial assistance from charitable foundations.
Inspira Financial
: Funds in a health savings account (HSA) or a health care flexible spending account (FSA) can be used for eligible medical expenses.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
: A national non-profit that provides local assistance and services.
United Way 211
: The most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country.
AAFA Regional Chapters
The
AAFA New England Chapter
has more information on drug assistance for Massachusetts residents.
The
AAFA Michigan Chapter
has more information on drug assistance for Michigan residents, including the Jared Williams Medication Fund (JWMF).
Updated May 2025
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