There are various types of financial assistance programs available for specialty prescriptions. Eligible patients can utilize manufacturer/copay/discount programs or patient assistance programs to lower their out-of-pocket costs.

A manufacturer/copay/discount program is a form of financial assistance
offered by drug manufacturers to offset the patients copay or out-of-pocket costs. It is primarily used for brand name drugs and cannot be used for prescriptions covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or any federal/state funded program. These programs are often used for marketing purposes.

Patient assistance programs offer financial assistance to uninsured,
underinsured, and government-funded patients. They can be provided by non-profit organizations or for-profit businesses and have specific qualifying criteria such as income, dependencies, and coverage for select medications. Patients need to apply yearly for funds and must stay compliant in taking their medications to continue receiving funding.