Patient assistance program (PAP)

Definition

A manufacturer program giving free or discounted medication to qualifying low-income patients without coverage. Novo Nordisk runs NovoCare and Eli Lilly runs LillyCares for their GLP-1 portfolios, each with income thresholds — commonly 400% of the federal poverty level or below — and recertification windows.

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Other terms under insurance

• PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Manager)
• Copay accumulator
• Specialty pharmacy
• Mail-order pharmacy
• Quantity limit
• Bridge therapy
• Manufacturer coupon
• Deductible
• Coinsurance

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