Copay cards lower what people with private insurance pay. Federal rules bar them for Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE. Free medicine programs are for people without enough coverage and usually have income limits. We read each program on the drugmaker's own site.
Support program: Chiesi Total Care
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What each one covers and who qualifies
Copay help
Mycapssa Copay Program: eligible commercially insured patients may pay as little as $0. Government-funded plans are not eligible.
For: Private insurance ·
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Team helps with prior authorization, insurance approval and appeals; pharmacists and patient education support.
The drugmaker's page doesn't say who qualifies, so ask the program. ·
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Offered through PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy. The terms mention patient assistance, and uninsured patients may qualify for more help, but no details are given.
Read on the drugmaker's site October 12, 2026. Programs change, so confirm before you rely on it.
Support program: CrinetiCARE
Copay helpFree medicine programBridge or quick-start supplyInsurance and case manager help
What each one covers and who qualifies
Copay help
Eligible commercially insured patients may pay as little as $0. Not for anyone covered by state or federal programs. No income limit; enrollment lasts 12 months.
For: Private insurance ·
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Patient Assistance Program may provide PALSONIFY at no cost to uninsured patients or those whose insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid, excludes it. Income limits apply.
For: No insurance, underinsured, Medicare, Medicaid ·
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Quick start supply lets patients begin treatment during insurance coverage delays while the CrinetiCARE team works to secure coverage.
The drugmaker's page doesn't say who qualifies, so ask the program. ·
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One-on-one nurse educators, help with insurance coverage, and specialty pharmacy coordination.
The drugmaker's page doesn't say who qualifies, so ask the program. ·
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The free-drug program is for US or Puerto Rico residents. The CrinetiCARE site and palsonify.com were still Crinetics-branded as of this check, even after Vertex's acquisition, so program details could change.
Read on the drugmaker's site October 19, 2026. Programs change, so confirm before you rely on it.
Support program: Novartis Patient Support
Copay helpFree medicine program
What each one covers and who qualifies
Copay help
Novartis Oncology Universal Co-pay Program for Sandostatin LAR Depot: eligible privately insured patients may pay $25 per month; up to $15,000 per year. Not for Medicare or Medicaid.
For: Private insurance ·
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Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation provides Sandostatin LAR Depot free to eligible patients who are uninsured or have government insurance and meet income limits.
For: No insurance, Medicare, Medicaid ·
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Applies to Sandostatin LAR Depot only; short-acting octreotide injection is widely available as a generic and is not on the foundation list. Co-pay terms: Copay.NovartisOncology.com or 1-877-577-7756. Source page is for healthcare professionals; no patient page was found.
Read on the drugmaker's site October 5, 2026. Programs change, so confirm before you rely on it.
Support program: R.A.R.E. Patient Support Program (Recordati Access, Resources, and Engagement)
Copay helpOther supportInsurance and case manager helpOther support
What each one covers and who qualifies
Copay help
Recordati Rare Diseases offers a $20 co-pay for qualified patients with commercial insurance. Eligibility requirements apply.
For: Private insurance ·
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Financial assistance is offered for uninsured patients and patients with high out-of-pocket costs through the R.A.R.E. program.
For: No insurance, underinsured ·
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R.A.R.E. helps with insurance verification, prior authorization, specialty pharmacy delivery, pharmacist and nurse follow-up, and refills.
The drugmaker's page doesn't say who qualifies, so ask the program. ·
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Patients starting SIGNIFOR LAR may be able to join a home injection program at no additional cost. Eligibility requirements apply.
The drugmaker's page doesn't say who qualifies, so ask the program. ·
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SIGNIFOR and SIGNIFOR LAR are now marketed in the US by Recordati Rare Diseases, not Novartis. For acromegaly, SIGNIFOR LAR is the relevant product. Phone line: 1-888-855-RARE (7273).
Read on the drugmaker's site October 5, 2026. Programs change, so confirm before you rely on it.
Support program: IPSEN CARES
Insurance and case manager helpCopay helpFree medicine program
What each one covers and who qualifies
Insurance and case manager help
Patient Access Managers verify benefits and help with prior authorizations and appeals, and give ongoing insurance support during treatment.
The drugmaker's page doesn't say who qualifies, so ask the program. ·
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Copay support for eligible commercially insured patients; annual maximum applies. Not available with Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE, or to residents of Massachusetts or California.
For: Private insurance ·
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Free drug for US residents who are uninsured or functionally uninsured, face financial hardship, and meet financial eligibility criteria.
For: No insurance, underinsured ·
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Patients in alternate funding programs are not eligible for free drug. Rhode Island residents get drug-cost help only, not injection costs. Mon-Fri 8 AM-8 PM ET.
Read on the drugmaker's site October 5, 2026. Programs change, so confirm before you rely on it.
Support program: Pfizer Bridge Program
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What each one covers and who qualifies
Copay help
SOMAVERT Copay Card: eligible commercially insured patients may pay as little as $5 per prescription fill; annual savings up to $20,000. Offer expires 12/31/2026.
For: Private insurance ·
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Pfizer Patient Assistance Program may provide SOMAVERT at no cost to qualified uninsured or government-insured patients.
For: No insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE or VA ·
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Pfizer Bridge Program offers personalized treatment support, a patient hotline and one-on-one injection training.
The drugmaker's page doesn't say who qualifies, so ask the program. ·
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Copay card excludes Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA and other government programs. Free medicine is through the Pfizer Patient Assistance Foundation, a separate entity.
Read on the drugmaker's site September 24, 2026. Programs change, so confirm before you rely on it.