Topamax Patient Assistance Programs
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Topamax patient assistance programs help those qualified patients who have been prescribed the drug Topamax with free medication for up to a year.[1] Patient assistance programs, also known as PAPs, provide patients experiencing financial difficulties with the opportunity to receive their medication for free or at a discounted cost.
The main patient assistance program available for Topamax patients is offered through the Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation.[1] Patients struggling financially to afford medication can review eligibility requirements for patient assistance for Topamax, as well as other savings opportunities available for the medication.
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| Brand name for | Topiramate |
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| Manufacturer | Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.[2] |
| Available through | Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation[1] |
| Questions? | 800-652-6227Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag;
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| Eligibility | Must live in the U.S. or her territories, have a prescription from a licensed U.S. doctor, be without prescription drug coverage, and meet a specified annual income[3] |
| Benefits | Free Topamax for up to a year[1] |
| Disclaimer | The information provided by PharmacyDrugGuide.com is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not take any action based on the information on this page without consulting a physician. |
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Patient Assistance Program Overview
Topamax Patient Assistance Programs
The primary patient assistance program available for Topamax offers free Topamax to qualified individuals for up to a year, and is only provided to patients who have no other source of prescription drug coverage available to them.[1]
Eligibility for the Topamax patient assistant program is based on the following:[3]
- Patients must reside in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands
- Patients must be treated by a licensed U.S. healthcare provider
- Patient must not have prescription insurance coverage
- Must have an annual income of $21,660 or less for individuals and $29,140 or less for a family of two.
In order to enroll in the program, patients can either download the application online through the foundation's official website, http://www.jjpaf.org/eligibility/index.html, or contact a foundation representative by calling 800-652-6227. Patients contacting the foundation by phone will receive the application by fax or by mail.[4]
Once a patient has downloaded or received the application, they must fill it out and gather all the required documents, including a copy of the patient's most recent federal tax return. The patient must then take the application and all documents to their healthcare provider to complete. The provider will then need to fax the patient's completed application to 888-526-5168, or mail the application to:[4]
Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. Patient Assistance Program P.O. Box 221857 Charlotte, NC 28222-1857
In addition to patient assistance programs, patients may also be able to obtain free samples of Topamax from their doctor. Johnson & Johnson and other pharmaceutical companies provide doctors with samples of the company's new and existing medications.
Topamax Information
Topamax is a prescription medication used in the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches and seizures. The anticonvulsant medication was first approved by the FDA in 1996, and is manufactured by Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Using Topamax, the brand name for topiramate, may result in such common side effects as headache, dizziness, general feeling of tiredness, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, or problems with speech or balance.[2]
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