POZ - Treatment News : Atripla Co-pay Program to Cover More People

Gilead Sciences and Bristol-Myers Squibb have announced that the co-payment assistance program for Atripla (containing efavirenz, tenofovir and emtricitabine) has been revised and will essentially benefit all people living with HIV with private health insurance who pay any out-of-pocket co-payment fees. The greatly enhanced co-payment program went into effect July 1.

Previously, the program—which can reduce a person’s out-of-pocket co-payment at the pharmacy by $200—didn’t kick in until after a person had paid the first $50 of his or her co-pay. As most people with private health insurance have individual drug co-payments of less than $50, many privately insured individuals using Atripla weren’t able to benefit from the program. Now the program will cover a person’s co-payment beginning with the first dollar, widely expanding the number of people who are eligible for this assistance.

As before, the program will cover up to $200 of a person’s co-payment each month. The program is limited to people with private health insurance.

Frederick Wright, Tampa, 2010-09-22 16:07:00
I have been titrating off and on meds for years, because the science behind HIV treatment is based on theroies of peices of semi-facts. I am now on an Atripla Holiday and the cupon from Gilead I find offensive since our Government is one of the biggest buyer of the drug, both nationally and globally. I am on a holiday from Atripla because my complete confidents in the science is shaken once again just like my insticts about AZT in the 80s and the lack of science or facts behind the treatment.

Tom Bodetti, USA, 2010-09-07 21:17:54
The Cost of Atripla in the US is the highest cost of any country in the world, In some nations Atripla is sold for as little as 80 cents per dose in the US the average cost is 50 dollars, tell me how this helps this is sad.

Bill, Georgia, 2010-08-18 13:34:07
I just got My first 30 day supply of Atripla, and Was Shocked I had to pay $500, the druggist said I should be glad because the 30 day supply is $2100 !!!! Ouch. So what do I do next time I need to refill the RX ???

shawn, louisville, 2010-07-23 19:08:30
Thx to all for this valuable info. I just called in for my card, unfortunately i just received a refill. I only pay $60 co-pay but am always happy to save more money. I have my meds sent via prescription RX which is a mail order. Use to have humana and paid double the amount. As always keep the good info coming peeps.

Don, Virginia Beach, 2010-07-23 11:16:54
Thats great for the folks lucky enough to have insurance. But what about the folks that rely on assistance, i.e. Medicaid? For many of those folks there is a residual of over $200.00/mo that the patient has to cover. Is there a perception out there that folks on medicare have a cache of disposible dollars? Just sayin'.......

Brad, , 2010-07-13 11:31:22
You must obtain an "Atripla Card" by calling 1-866-784-3431. I called today and the process was very simple, they are sending out a card and gave me the disount information to use if I have a refill before I recieve the card. However, the program expires on 12/31/10 and at that time you have to call back and see if there is another program to reenroll in. Even so, I am saving $50 a month through the end of the year. Hopefully it will renew at the beginning of next. Good Luck!

Sean Dwyer, New York, 2010-07-11 14:15:43
CM, there is no arguing the fact that the U.S. is THE richest nation in the world. Our gross domestic product (GDP) is bigger than all of Europe combined; no other nation even comes close. The federal deficit is a modest 11% of GDP. The scaremongering lie you have absorbed and regurgitated is the fuel for one objective, to dismantle safety-net programs like Medicaid, Medicare, ADAP, Social Security, and the new healthcare reform.

CM, , 2010-07-08 09:05:22
Oh and the US is not one of the richest countries in the world. The United States actually is in a ton of dept.

Case Manager, , 2010-07-08 09:03:41
Hi everyone, I work at an HIV Agency. You guys can go online to www.needymeds.com to find TONS of different insurance assistance companies for several different types of meds. You can also find this one for Atriola.

Shirley, , 2010-07-07 19:57:48
Will this also be offered in Canada? I have to pay the extra on my benefit package and find that it really adds up.

John Weingardt, New York, New York, 2010-07-07 17:41:52
I am currently on the medication and unable to afford the total cost. Can you please provide information on the program.

Poboy, KCMO, 2010-07-07 15:15:04
Wow that's great. Except that it's one of the drugs on my insurers "Don't Pay For" list. As well as every other hiv treatment. Ever call and ask how much it is if you have to pay for the whole thing? $2500 for 30 day supply. Yeah I can afford that on 25000 a year.

Steve, , 2010-07-07 13:23:44
Great news about the co-pay for Atripla. More information on how to sign up for the program. Thanks.