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State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs

1. Connecticut: CONN PACE Program—CoMecticut Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract to the Elderly and the Disabled, 800-423-5026
2. Delaware: The Nemours Health Clinic Program
   New Castle County—302-429-8050
   Kent and Sussex County—800-292-9538
3. Illinois: Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, 800-624-2459 or 217-524-0435
4. Maine: Elderly Low-Cost Drug Program--800-773-7894
5. Maryland: Pharmacy Assistance Program--800-492-1974
6. New Jersey: PAAD Program - Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled--800-792-9745
7. New York: EPIC Program—800-332-3742
8. Pennsylvania: PACE Program - Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly--800-225-7223

1. BACTRIM Roche Labs 800-526-6367
2. CALAN Searle 800-542-2526
3. CARDIZEM Aventis 800-552-3656
4. DILANTIN Pfizer 800-438-1985
5. EPOGEN Amgen Inc. 800-272-9376
6. IMURAN/ZOVIRAX Burroughs Wellcome 800-722-9294
7. NEUPOGEN Amgen Inc. 800-272-9376
8. SANDIMMUNE, Novartis Pharma 800-447-6673
9. NEUROL, VASOTEC, PRILOSCEC Merck, Sharp & Dome 800-637-2579
10. ZANTAC Glaxo 800-452-9677
11. MICRONASE Upjohn (616)323-6004

1. Drug companies:
   * Abbott Laboratories/Ross Laboratories, (202)637-6889, (800)922-3255
   * Adria Laboratories Inc. (614)764-8100
   * Allergan Prescription Pharmaceuticals (800)347-4500, extension 6219
   * Boehringer Ingleheim (203)798-4131
   * Bristol-Myers Squibb (800)736-0003
   * Burroughs-Wellcome (919)248-4418
   * Ciba-Geigy (908)277-5849
   * Eli Lily and Co. (317)276-2950
   * Genentech Inc. (800)879-4747
   * Hoechst-Roussel (800)776-4563
   * ICI/Stuart (302)886-2231
   * Immunex Corp. (206)587-0430
   * Johnson & Johnson (Ortho Biotechnology) (908)704-5232
   * Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Pharmaceuticals) (908)524-9409
   * Norwich-Eaton (607)335-2079
   * Pfizer Pharmaceuticals (800)869-9979
   * Sanofi Winthrop (212)907-2000
   * Schering-Plough (800)822-7000
   * Sigma-Tau (800)999-6673
   * SmithKline Beecham (Program 1: all pharmaceuticals) (215)751-5760
   * SmithKline Beecham (Program 2: Eminase and Triostat) (800)866-6273
   * Syntex Laboratories (800)822-8255
   * Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories (215)971-5604
   
2. Other companies:
   * 3M Pharmaceuticals 800-328-0255
   * Alza Pharmaceuticals 415-962-4243
   * Astra USA, Inc. 800-488-3247
   * Berlex 800-423-7539
   * Fujisawa Prograf Patient Assistance Program - 800-477-6472
   * Hoffman-LaRouche 800-526-6367
   * Knoll 800-526-0710
   * Lederle 800-526-7870
   * McNeil Pharmaceut. 800-682-6532
   * Miles 800-998-9180
   * Ortho Pharmaceuitcals 800-682-6532
   * Pharmacia, Inc. 800-795-9759
   * Proctor & Gamble 800-448-4878
   * Rhone-Poulenc Rorer 610-454-8298
   * Roxane Labs 800-274-8651
   * Serono 617-982-9000
   * Survanta Lifeline 800-922-3255
   * Zeneca Pharmaceuticals 800-424-372

1. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (E, M) 1599 Clifton Road Atlanta, Georgia 30329  800-227-2345  Non-profit health organization that supports education and research in cancer prevention, diagnosis, detection and treatment, with special services available to cancer patients. Some chapters offer limited medication grants.
2. AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND (ELF) 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010 Rockville, Maryland 20852 800-638-8299 Non-profit health organization that provides limited grants to needy dialysis patients, transplant recipients and donors to help cover the cost of health-related expenses, transportation, medications, etc. Provides information and support for kidney donation and transplantation as well as general education and information on kidney diseases.
3. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION (E) 1740 Broadway New York, New York 10019 800-LUNG-USA/800-586-4872  Non-profit, voluntary health organization that offers information to people considering lung transplant, and to those individuals who are at any point in the lung transplant process. Callers can receive a fact sheet on lung transplantation and a list of trans- plant centers nationwide. This association can provide referrals to local support groups, as well as contacts with other people who have had a lung transplant or are waiting for a transplant.
4. AMERICAN ORGAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION (AOTA) (E, FR) 3335 Cartwright Rd. Missouri Citys, Texas 77459 281-261-2682  Private, non-profit group that provides numerous services to recipients and their families. Including airfare and bus tickets, advice on fund raising and establishing trust funds. Will act as trust fund, no administrative fees collected. AOTA publishes a newsletter for members. Individuals needing airfare or bus tickets must be referred by their transplant center.
5. CHILDREN’S ORGAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION (COTA) (FR) 2501 COTA Drive Bloomington, Indiana 47403 800-366-2682 cota@cota.org  http://www.cota.org    National, non-profit agency helps organize local community in fund raising for the individual family in order to assist with pediatric transplants and related expenses. COTA also assists adults. All funds raised go to the individual, no administrative fees collected.
6. THE NATIONAL HEART ASSIST AND TRANSPLANT FUND (E,F,FR) 519 West Lancaster Avenue, PRO. Box 163 Haverford, Pennsylvania 19041 800-NHATF99/800-642-8399 Private, non-profit group dedicated to providing financial, social and emotional support to patients needing heart, heartalung, or lung transplants and their families. NHATF provides modest grants for transplant related costs. Provides information on centers, support groups, and materials.Individuals may establish regional restricted funds through NHATF. Assists heart, heartalung, and lung transplant patients with fund raising by providing expertise and by acting as a trust fund for monies raised.
7. National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD),INC. (E,M) P. O. Box 8923 New Fairfield, Connecticut 06812-2783 800-447-6673/203-746-8958 http://www.rarediseases.org.
   Serves as a clearinghouse for information for over 5,000 rare disorders. This information is clearly written for the lay person. NORD can also connect patients with the same or similar illnesses with each other. Unfortunately, we don't manage the Sandoz drug assistance program anymore. However, you can contact Novartis (formerly Sandoz) at: 1-888-455-6655. Please contact us if we can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, NORD Information Services.
8. ORGAN TRANSPLANT FUND, INC. (FR, M) National Office 1027 South Yates Road Memphis, Tennessee 38119 800-489-3863 Offices located in selected states. Assists candidates/recipients nationwide in obtaining transplants and after care, as well as providing essential support and referral services. Provides clients with fund raising expertise and materials and assures that funds raised are properly dispersed. Limited emergency grants available for medications of not longer than 3 months duration. Administrative fee collected.
9. PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (M) 1100 Fifteenth Street NW Washington, DC 20005 This association publishes the Directory of Prescription Drug Indigent Programs from information provided by member companies. The directory currently lists 59 programs alphabetically by company. Each entry details how to apply, drugs that are covered, and basic eligibility requirements. A free copy may be obtained by writing to PMA, at the above address. The request must be received on physician, health-care professional or agency letterhead.
10. THE TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION (E, M) 8002 Discovery Drive, Suite 310 Richmond, Virginia 23229 804-285-5115 National, non-profit volunteer organization providing grants to post transplant recipients to offset the costs of immunosuppressive medications. The number of individuals who can receive assistance and the grant amounts are determined by total contributions received each year. The Foundation serves as a national clearinghouse for information, as well as an advocate for the rights of transplant recipients.
11. Transplant Recipients International Organization (TRIO) http://www.trioweb.org . 1735 I St. NW Suite 917 Washington DC 2006 (800) TRIO-386, (202) 293-0980, fax (202) 293-0973. TRIO is an independent non-profit international organization committed to improving the quality of life of transplant candidates, recipients, andm their families. TRIO, through a network of local chapters, serves its members in the areas of support, advocacy, awareness and education. TRIO awards $1,000 scholarships annually to transplant recipients wishing to pursue post-secondary education. Clearinghouse for educational materials. Referrals made to local chapters. World Children's Transplant Fund http://www.wctf.org/.
12. The World Children’s Transplant Fund (WCTF) 16000 Ventura Blvd. Suite 103 Encino, California 91436 Phone: (818) 905-9283  Fax: (818) 905-9315 E-Mail to: info@wctf.org is a unique and special organization. Our mission is to provide as many opportunities as possible for lifesaving pediatric transplant surgery to children of the world. Our goal is to assist nations in developing and then sustaining independent pediatric organ transplant programs. Coordinating and sharing of our medical resources enables children of lesser developed countries access to the chance which children of the United States routinely have...the chance for life. The Strategy of the World Children's Transplant Fund focuses on developing World Children's Transplant Centers attached to preexisting medical facilities in each of the selected site locations.

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Financial and Travel Assistance

1. Air Care Alliance http://www.aircareall.org/ The Air Care Alliance is a nationwide association of humanitarian flying organizations dedicated to community service. Using their own time and general aviation aircraft, pilot members of these organizations help hundreds of people each month. ACA members help needy patients travel to facilities where they are able to receive medical attention they would otherwise do without. There is an Air Care Alliance member near you. Call the AIR CARE ALLIANCE  Hotline: 1-800-296-1217.
2. AIRLIFELINE AirLifeLine is a non-profit charitable organization of private pilots nationwide who donate their time, aircraft, and fuel to fly medical missions. To be considered for an AirLifeLine flight, patients must be ambulatory and medically stable to fly, as determined by a doctor. Also, they must be unable to afford a commercial flight. This can be verified by a social worker, a referring physician, or organization. If you'd like more information, have your social worker or doctor call AirLifeLine at 800-446-1231. If you'd like to make a contribution to AirLifeLine or know a pilot who is interested in flying missions, call Air Life Line or write: AirLifeLine, 1716 X Street, Sacramento, CA 95818.
3. ARIZONA HEALTHCARE COST CONTAINMENT SYSTEM (AHCCCS) (State funded Medically Indigent / Medically Needy Healthcare Insurance) Hours are 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday thru Friday. The main switchboard phone number is (602) 254-5522. If calling on a rotary phone or need Spanish translation, call (602) 234-3655. Certain restrictions apply - call for info.
4. THE BARBARA ANNE DEBOER FOUNDATION Individual Fund-Raising Program. Help is available for planning a campaign, and managing the donations to insure full availability to you and full tax credit to those who donate. For information about this program call 1-800-895-8478.
5. PediaHope acts as an advocate in behalf of families with children in catastrophic medical situations. PediaHope's mission is to intercede with hospitals, physicians and insurers to resolve funding issues. The focus of PediaHope is to remove barriers keeping children from receiving urgent medical care. This includes placement on organ and bone marrow transplant lists, cancer treatment, reconstructive surgery and other major medical procedures. Krasi Henkel, director, pediahope@juno.com phone:(703) 757-HOPE fax: (304)728-0317

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Updated May 25, 2005