Prescription Assistance through Phfizer

Article from Journalnews.com May 15,2009 By Tiffany Y. Latta Staff Writer http://www.journal-news.com/ FRANKLIN — Pfizer is offering a prescription to help its unemployed customers struggling to make ends meet in this economic downturn. The pharmaceutical giant, which has a plant in Franklin, announced this week plans to distribute more than 70 of its medications free to customers who meet certain requirements, including a job loss since Jan. 1 and lack of prescription drug insurance. The drugs will be made available free through a program called MAINTAIN or Medicines Assistance for Those who Are in Need. “We all know people who have been laid off recently and have lost their health insurance, making it difficult for them to pay for health care,” said Dr. Jorge Puente, Pfizer’s regional president of Worldwide Pharmaceuticals. “We thought there must be some way we could help recently unemployed people who are taking Pfizer medicines to continue treatment during these challenging economic times.” The program officially begins July 1. People in need before then may call (866) 706-2400 for help. The application is available at Pfizerhelpfulanswers.com. Applicants must attest to their financial hardship and have been prescribed Pfizer medications for at least three months to be eligible for the program. Eligibility requirements of the new program include: • Loss of employment since Jan. 1, 2009 • Prescribed and taking a Pfizer medicine for at least three months prior to becoming unemployed and enrolling in the program • Lack of prescription drug coverage • Can attest to financial hardship People who qualify will receive their Pfizer medicines for free for up to 12 months or until they become re-insured, whichever comes first.