Lamictal Patient Assistance Programs

From Pharmacy Drug Guide

Lamictal is a prescription anticonvulsant medication manufactured by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. It is used to treat seizures in adults and children over the age of two, and adults suffering from bipolar disorder. Lamictal is sold as a pill or as a dissolving tablet for those who have trouble swallowing.^[1]

Lamictal patient assistance programs are offered through GlaxoSmithKline's Bridges to Access program, and provide financial help to patients in need. This includes free and discounted Lamictal for up to a year for qualified patients.^[2] Additional assistance is provided by other programs, including a drug savings card.^[3]

Contents 1 Lamictal Information 2 Lamictal Coupons 3 Lamictal Patient Assistance Programs 4 References

Lamictal Information

Lamictal is the brand name for lamotrigine, and is used in the treatment of epilepsy in adults and children as well as bipolar disorder in adults. Common side effects that may be experienced while taking the medication include, but are not limited to:^[1]

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Lack of coordination
• Difficulty sleeping
• Pain in the back or abdomen
• Oral dryness

Lamictal Coupons

Lamictal Patient Assistance Programs

GlaxoSmithKline's main patient assistance program, Bridges to Access, offers free and discounted Lamictal for eligible patients for up to a year. Once a patient qualifies, they will likely have to pay a low co-pay at their local pharmacy for the first month's supply. After that, the Lamictal refills will arrive by mail free of charge. Eligibility is determined by the following:^[2]

• Patients must reside in one of the 50 U.S. states or Washington D.C.
• Patients must not have insurance that covers prescription drugs
• Patients must meet certain income requirements

Patients who need their medication immediately will have to have their advocate apply for them by phone. Advocates are someone involved in the delivery of a patient's healthcare, including their doctor, a social worker, or healthcare provider. The advocate must apply by contacting 866-728-4368.^[4] If patients do not need their medicine immediately, they can apply themselves by mail. Applications can be downloaded from the official GlaxoSmithKline's Bridges to Access website. Once completed, applications can be mailed to:^[5]

Bridges to Access
P.O. Box 29038
Phoenix  , AZ 85038-9038

In addition to the manufacturer's program, other plans are available to assist Lamictal patients:^[3]

• Together Rx Access: This drug discount card provides savings to patients with no prescription coverage who earn under $45,000 per year for singles, or a sliding scale of up to $105,000 for families of five.
• Xubex Patient Assistance Program: This program sells generic Lamictal (lamotrigine) for below retail price, and does not have any insurance or income requirements.
• Rx Outreach Medications: This program offers generic Lamictal at a discounted price. Patients may have insurance coverage, but can not earn more than 300% of the federal poverty level.

Additional savings may be available through coupons or free Lamictal samples.

Also See: Patient Assistance Programs, Lamictal Free Samples, Lamictal Coupons, Keppra Coupons, Abilify Coupons, Cymbalta Coupons, Abilify Patient Assistance Programs, Gabapentin, Gabapentin Side Effects, Seroquel Patient Assistance Programs

References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} http://www.lamictal.com/
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} http://www.gskforyou.com/15_programs.htm
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} http://www.needymeds.org/drug_list.taf?_function=name&name=Lamictal
4. ↑ http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/enrollment/enrollment-by-phone.html
5. ↑ http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/enrollment/enrollment-by-mail.html