Helpful Resources

The cost of Parkinson's medications can often be an overwhelming burden. Several pharmaceutical companies feature programs to help applicants reduce their medication costs. These programs have specific requirements usually based on age and income.

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The Melvin Weinstein Parkinson's Foundation (MWPF) does not endorse, recommend or make any warranties or representations regarding any of the materials, products, services or information provided by other organizations referred to in the MWPF Resource List.

List of Medications

Carbidopa/Levodopa therapy

• Carbidopa/Levodopa(Sinemet®)
  • Application and Requirements available at http://www.rxassist.org
  • Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services,
    PO Box 66536, St. Louis, MO 63166-6536
  • Phone: 800-769-3880
    
    
• Carbidopa/Levodopacontrolled release (Sinemet CR®)
  • Application and Requirements available at http://www.rxassist.org
  • Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services,
    PO Box 66536, St. Louis, MO 63166-6536
  • Phone: 800-769-3880
    
    
• Carbidopa/ Levodopa/ Entacapone (Stalevo®)
  • Application and Requirements available at http://www.rxassist.org and http://www.patientassistance.com/profile/novartispharmaceuticals-421/
  • Novartis Pharmaceuticals, PO Box 66556 St. Louis, MO, 63166-6556
  • Phone: 800-277-2254 opt 3
  • Website: http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/about-us/our-patient-caregiver-resources/paf-enrollment.jsp
    
    
• Carbidopa/ Levodopa Orally disintegrating tablet (Parcopa®)
  • Requirements and application available at http://www.patientassistance.com/profile/ucbpharma-249/
  • UCB Pharma, 1950 Lake Park Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080
  • Phone: 1 800 477-7787

Dopamine Agonists

• Apomorphine (Apokyn®)
  • http://www.patientassistance.com: Sign up and get coupon for up to 75% off.
  • Specialty pharmacy providers (SPPs) can help you get injectable medicines, like APOKYN®, that are not available at your local pharmacy. The SPP’s provide assistance with insurance coverage, reimbursement, and payment.
  • The following SPPs currently offer APOKYN:
    • Accredo Nova Factor, Memphis, Tenn: 1-866-898-0104
    • PharmaCare, Pittsburgh, Pa: 1-800-238-7828
      • Enrollment form: http://www.apokyn.com/pdf/apokyn_prescription_and_enrollment_form_2009.pdf
        
        
• Bromocriptine (Parlodel®)
  • http://www.patientassistance.com:
    Sign up and get coupon for up to 75% off.
  • Made by: Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. PO Box 66556, St. Louis, MO, 63166-6556
  • Phone: 800-277-2254
  • Website: http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/about-us/our-patient-caregiver-resources/index.jsp
  • Parlodel is not listed as an eligible drug for assistance
    
    
• Rotigotine Transdermal System (Neupro®)
  • Eligibility requirements and application available at (Look up Parcopa for application) http://www.patientassistance.com/profile/ucbpharma-227/
  • UCB Pharma, 1950 Lake Park Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080
  • Phone: 800-477-7787
    
    
• Pergolide (Permax®)
• The FDA is notifying you that the companies that manufacture and distribute pergolide have agreed to withdraw this drug from the market due to the potential for heart valve damage.
  
  
• Pramipexole (Mirapex®)
  • Eligibility requirements and application available at http://www.rxassist.org (English and Spanish)
  • Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation, Inc. Patient Assistance Program, c/o Health Bridge -An Express Scripts Inc. Company, PO Box 66555, St. Louis, MO 63166-6555
  • Phone: 800-556-8317
  • Fax: 866-851-2827
    
    
• Ropinirole (Requip®)
  • Eligibility requirements and application available at http://www.rxassist.org
  • Xubex Pharmaceutical Services PO Box 1244, Winter Park, FL 32790-1244
  • Phone: 866-699-8239 o Fax: 407-671-7960
    
    
• Ropinirole extended-release tablets (Requip® XL™)
  • Application and Requirements available at http://www.rxassist.org
  • GLAXOSMITHKLINE GSK Access, PO Box 52046, Phoenix, AZ 85072-2046
  • Phone: 866-518-4357
  • Fax: 866-518-3994

Anticholinergics

• Benzotropine mesylate (Cogentin®)
  • Eligibility requirements and application available at http://www.rxassist.org
  • Xubex Pharmaceutical Services PO Box 1244, Winter Park, FL 32790-1244
  • Phone: 866-699-8239 o Fax: 407-671-7960
    
    
• Trihexyphenidyl HCL(Artane®)
  • Eligibility requirements and application available at http://www.rxassist.org
  • Xubex Pharmaceutical Services PO Box 1244, Winter Park, FL 32790-1244
  • Phone: 866-699-8239
  • Fax: 407-671-7960
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• Biperiden HCl (Akineton®)
  • No coverage listed for this medication
  • Par Pharmaceuticals, PO Box Box 5836, Somerset, NJ, 08875
  • Phone: 800-589-0841
  • Fax: 732-507-7610
    
    
• Procyclidine (Kemadrin®).
  • Coupon available at http://www.patientassistance.com/D3781-kemadrin-coupon.html This KEMADRIN Coupon does not guarantee a discount. Coupon discounts will vary by location, pharmacy, medication, and dosage
  • No coverage listed for this medication o Monarch Pharms 501 Fifth Street, Bristol, TN 37620

MAO-B Inhibitors

• Selegiline (Eldepryl®)
  • Eligibility requirements and application available at http://www.rxassist.org
  • Xubex Pharmaceutical Services PO Box 1244, Winter Park, FL 32790-1244
  • Phone: 866-699-8239
  • Fax: 407-671-7960
    
    
• Selegiline (Zelapar®,)
  • Eligibility requirements and application available at http://www.rxassist.org
  • Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, PO Box 5836, Somerset, NJ, 08875
  • Phone: 800-511-2120
  • Fax: 732-507-7610
    
    
• Selegiline (Carbex®)
  • Endo Labs, Endo Patient Assistance Program, Medical Affairs Support, 6001 Montrose Rd., Suite 920, Rockville, MD 20852
  • Phone: 800-462-3636
    
    
• Selegiline (Emsam®)
  • Eligibility requirements and application available at http://www.patientassistance.com/profile/bristolmyerssquibbcompany-89/
  • Bristol-myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation, PO Box 1058 Somerville, NJ, 08876
  • Phone: 800-736-0003
  • Fax: 800-736-1611
    
    
• Rasagiline (Azilect®)
  • Eligibility requirements and application available at http://www.rxassist.org and http://www.patientassistance.com/profile/tevapharmaceuticals-65/
  • Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. PO Box 139 Somerville, NJ, 08876
  • Phone: 866-217-7163
  • Fax: 866-838-5832

COMT Inhibitors

• Entacapone (Comtan®)
  • Eligibility requirements and application available at http://www.rxassist.org and http://www.patientassistance.com/profile/novartispharmaceuticals-421/
  • Novartis Pharmaceuticals, PO Box 66556 St. Louis, MO, 63166-6556
  • Phone: 800-277-2254 opt 3
  • Website: http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/about-us/our-patient-caregiver-resources/paf-enrollment.jsp
    
    
• Tolcapone (Tasmar®)
  • Eligibility requirements and application available at http://www.rxassist.org and http://www.patientassistance.com/profile/valeantpharmaceuticalsinternational-333/
  • Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, PO Box 5836, Somerset, NJ, 08875
  • Phone: 800-511-2120
  • Fax: 732-507-7610

Other Medications

• Amantadine (Symmetrel®)
  • http://www.patientassistance.com/ Sign up and get coupon for up to 75% off.
    
    
• Rivastigmine tartrate (Exelon®)
  • Eligibility requirements and application available at http://www.rxassist.org and http://www.patientassistance.com/profile/novartispharmaceuticals-421/
  • Novartis Pharmaceuticals, PO Box 66556 St. Louis, MO, 63166-6556
  • Phone: 800-277-2254 opt 3
  • Website: http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/about-us/our-patient-caregiver-resources/paf-enrollment.jsp

Other Assistance Programs

• TogetherRX
  Promise to offer 40-60 percent savings on this list on a certain list of medications. There are some PD medications on this list.
  
  
• NeedyMeds
  Compiles assistance programs by state.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Melvin Weinstein Parkinson's Foundation (MWPF) does not endorse, recommend or make any warranties or representations regarding any of the materials, products, services or information provided by other organizations referred to in the MWPF Resource List.