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Financial Aid for Macular Degeneration Medications
Written By: BrightFocus Editorial Staff
Learn about financial aid resources that may be available to help cover the costs of your macular degeneration prescription medications.
Macular Degeneration Medications
The following table lists the phone numbers of pharmaceutical companies to call to inquire about potential macular degeneration medication financial assistance.
| Medication Name | Generic | Drug Company | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beovu® | Brolucizumab | Novartis | 1-800-277-2254 |
| Eylea™ | Aflibercept | Regeneron | 1-855-395-3248 |
| Lucentis® | Ranibizumab | Genentech | 1-866-422-2377 |
| Macugen® | Pegaptanib Sodium | Bausch and Lomb | 1-833-862-8727 |
| Visudyne® | Verteporfin | Bausch and Lomb | 1-833-862-8727 |
Financial Aid Helpful Resources
| Organization | Program | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| BlinkHealth | Prescription Drug Discounts | 1-833-844-9621 |
| ConnectiveRx | Aerie Savings Card | 1-844-807-9706 |
| Eagle Pharmacy (EyeRx Direct) | Patient Assistance Programs | 1-844-813-3864 |
| GoodRx | Prescription Drug Discounts | 1-855-268-2822 |
| Medicare | Prescription Drug Plans | 1-800-633-4227 |
| NeedyMeds | Patient Assistance Programs | 1-800-503-6897 |
| Pan Foundation | Patient Assistance Programs | 1-866-316-7263 |
| Partnership for Prescription Assistance | Prescription Assistance Service | 1-888-477-2669 |
| PharmacyChecker | Compare Prescription Drug Prices | No toll-free number listed |
| RxHope | Patient Assistance Programs | No toll-free number listed |
| Rx Outreach | Patient Assistance Programs | 1-888-796-1234 |
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