Diovan Patient Assistance Programs
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Diovan (valsartan) and Diovan HTC (valsartan and hydrochorothiazide) are medications used to treat high blood pressure or hypertension, and are available by prescription only. Diovan is the most-prescribed blood pressure medicine of its type, and more than 15 million hypertension sufferers in the United States have used it. Diovan patient assistance programs can help cover some or all of the cost of the drug.
Patients who have been prescribed Diovan may wish to learn about ways to get discounts on their next prescription. Diovan patient assistance programs are one way to save. These programs are available through Diovan's manufacturer, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and may provide eligible patients with free Diovan or Diovan HTC.
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| Brand name for | Valsartan[1] |
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| Manufacturer | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation[1] |
| Available through | Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc.[2] |
| Questions? | 800-277-2254[2] |
| Eligibility | U.S. resident, no prescription drug coverage, minimum annual income requirements[2] |
| Benefits | Free Diovan or Diovan HTC for up to a year[2] |
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Diovan Information
Diovan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that works by preventing blood vessels from narrowing, thereby improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure.[1] Diovan only contains the blood pressure medication valsartan, while Diovan HCT is a combination drug with valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, or water pill, that reduces the blood volume, causing the body to release sodium and water through urination.[3]
Diovan is also used to treat congestive heart failure, which occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the rest of the body. It can also improve survival after a heart attack. Diovan is also sometimes used to treat kidney disease in people with diabetes and high blood pressure, or diabetic nephropathy.[4]
About Patient Assistance Programs
Diovan Patient Assistance Programs
The primary patient assistant programs available for Diovan and Diovan HCT are offered through the Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. There are several requirements that patients must meet in order to qualify:[2]
- Patients must be residents of the United States
- They should not have public or private prescription coverage
- There is maximum income criteria, which is determined by the type of medication a patient is taking. The maximum income may be set at 250%, 300%, or 500% of the federal poverty level, depending on the medication category. The lowest income threshold applies to general/primary care medicine. The 300% limits applies to transplant, hepatitis, B, cystic fibrosis and antipsychotic drugs. The highest threshold of 500% is for oncology and multiple sclerosis treatments.
To learn more about the program, patients can contact the Novartis patient assistance program at 1-800-277-2254.[2]
Also See: Patient Assistance Programs, Novartis Patient Assistance Programs, Diovan Coupons, Diovan Free Samples, Lisinopril Coupons, Norvasc Coupons, Drug Coupons
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://www.diovan.com/info/about/about-diovan.jsp
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/info/about-us/our-patient-caregiver-resources/paf-enrollment.jsp?usertrack.filter_applied=true&NovaId=4029462035096009369
- ↑ http://www.diovan.com/info/about/diovan-hct/how-diovan-hct-works.jsp
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001001/
