Patient Assistance Programs for Ophthalmic Medications

Alcon Labs Glaucoma Patient Assistance Program
Azopt, Betoptic S, Timolol, Travatan (800) 222-8103 (option 1)

Alcon Labs Medical Need Program
Antibiotics, steroids, others (800) 222-8103 (option 3)

Allergan Patient Assistance Program
Alphagan, Betagan, Lumigan, Propine
(800) 553-6783 (7a.m.to 4p.m., PT); alt (800) 347-4500, x7791

Merck Patient Assistance Program
Cosopt, Timoptic, Timoptic XE, Trusopt
(800) 994-2111 (9a.m. to 7p.m. EST)
www.merck.com/program/pap/

Pharmacia Patients in Need Program
Xalatan (800) 242-7014 M-F 9a.m. to 8p.m. EST (option 1) )
http://www.patientsinneed.com

Bausch & Lomb
Alrex, Lotemax (800) 323-0000 (option 3)

Santen Patient Assistance Program
Betimol (866) 815-6874

Note: Most of these programs can only be accessed through an eye doctor's office. The patient's role is to inform you of their inability to afford the medication and of their lack of prescription coverage. You or your patient can access a complete list of patient-assistance programs at www.needymeds.com.