Summary
JDS Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Noven Pharmaceuticals in August of 2007, and has continued on under the Noven Pharmaceuticals name. Since them, Noven Pharmaceuticals has been the leader in developing prescription, as well as non prescription skin-patch delivery methods for drugs. With myriad products in the marketplace, Noven has designed the first ever patch approved to treat ADHD. With developmental products also in the psychiatry and women’s health field, Noven also crafted the most prescribed estrogen patch in the United States.
Lithobid is an extended release drug intended to treat the manic episodes that accompany bipolar disorder, and was launched by JDS Pharmaceuticals in 1996. Lithobid has been approved by the FDA to treat bipolar disorder. Lithobid is administered orally, and patients must apply for refills once a year.
Pexeva is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor launched by JDS Pharmaceuticals in 2003. Pexeva has been approved by the FDA to treat obsessive compulsive disorder and manic depression. Pevexa is administered orally.
Eligibility
JDS Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance Program a patient assistance program provided by Noven Pharmaceuticals offers Lithobid and Pexeva at no cost to those who are eligible for the program. Eligibility is based off of the following requirements:
- Your income must be less than or equal to 150% of the Federal Poverty Guideline for the size of your household (see chart below).
- You must not be covered by private or public health insurance.
- You must be a citizen of the United States or its Territories.
The medication must be sent to the physicians office.
Those eligible for Medicare Part D but not enrolled may still be eligible.
What´s Next?
Fill out the program enrollment form located to your right. If you don't see an enrollment form available please call JDS Pharmaceuticals, LLC program directly. After filling out the enrollment form please bring the form to your doctor for proper signatures and procedures. Do not forget a self stamped envelope for them to mail in your application to the program.
Other Tips
- If you have any questions please call the JDS Pharmaceuticals, LLC program directly.
- Fill out as much of the information on the enrollment form as possible. The more information you have pre-filled the easier the progrm is to enroll in.
- Write down the refill dates for your program and set a reminder here on PatientAssistance.com so that you don't run out of medication.
- Do not write messy on your forms as this will delay any response.
- Call and write thank you notes to AAI Pharma Inc. program. Without their help millions of people will be without medication.