Crestor Patient Assistance Programs

From Pharmacy Drug Guide

Crestor is a brand name for the drug rosuvastin, an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) that reduces "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Crestor helps to lower the risks of strokes, heart attacks, and other complications associated with conditions such as diabetes and coronary heart disease when used together with a healthy diet.^[1]

Patients who want to save money on their Crestor prescriptions may benefit by applying to a Crestor patient assistance programs. These programs help eligible patients receive free Crestor medication for a specified period, and are available through the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.

Contents 1 Crestor Information 2 Crestor Patient Assistance Programs 3 Crestor Coupons 4 Additional Crestor Savings 5 References

Crestor Information

Crestor is a prescription approved by the FDA to treat high cholesterol. The drug is manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. Crestor is usually prescribed as part of a long-term treatment plan that also involves changes in a patient's diet.^[4] Patients taking Crestor may experience possible side effects. Although side effects are usually infrequent, the most common include:^[5]

• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Muscle pain
• Weakness

Crestor Patient Assistance Programs

Patients interested in saving money through patient assistance programs may be eligible for free or discounted Crestor through one of AstraZeneca's patient assistance programs. The AZ&Me Prescription Savings Programs are available for those without insurance or for people who have Medicare Part D. To determine eligibility, patients may go to the official AstraZeneca website to download an application, or call 1-800-AZandMe (292-6363). Patients will need to download and print out the application. Then, patients will need to fill out the application with the help of their doctor and send it back to AstraZeneca to determine acceptance into the program.^[3]

Patients without insurance who qualify for the program will receive their medication free for up to a year. To qualify, patients must:^[3]

1. Be a citizen of the United States
2. Not have prescription drug coverage from a private insurance or any other coverages that include, but are not limited to military or VA benefits, Medicaid, Medicare Part A, B, and D
3. Meet the following income requirements:
   • Single individual: $30,000 or less
   • Couple: $40,000 or less
   • Family of three: $50,000 or less
   • Family of four: $60,000 or less
   • Family of five: $70,000 or less

Patients with Medicare Part D who are unable to afford their Crestor medication may also be eligible to receive their medicine free for up to a year. Eligible patients must:^[6]

1. Be enrolled in Medicare Part D
2. Have an income of $30,000 or less for individuals or $40,000 or less for a couple
3. Live in a household that has spent 3% or more of its total income on prescription medication in the last year

Patients may request Crestor refill, re-enroll, verify enrollment and view prescription shipments online once they have been approved for the program.

Crestor Coupons

Additional Crestor Savings

Patient assistance programs are not the only way to save on Crestor. Patients can also save dollars off their prescription through the use of Crestor coupons, or try out some free Crestor samples. AstraZeneca even offers a free 30-day trial of Crestor. Patients may go to the official Crestor website to download and print the free Crestor trial certificate.^[7]

Also See: Patient Assistance Programs, Crestor Free Samples, Crestor Coupons, Plavix Coupons, Diovan Free Samples, Lipitor Coupons, Crestor Side Effects

References

1. ↑ http://www.crestor.com/c/explore-crestor/how-crestor-works.aspx
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} http://www.crestor.com/c/crestor-patients/faq.aspx
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5} http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/help-affording-your-medicines/?itemId=12713725
4. ↑ https://www.crestor.com/c/crestor-patients/patsupport/index.aspx
5. ↑ http://www.crestor.com/c/explore-crestor/side-effects.aspx
6. ↑ http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/help-affording-your-medicines/?itemId=8921707
7. ↑ http://www.crestor.com/c/crestor-patients/crestor-savings/fto.aspx