Orfadin Patient Assistance Program - Patient Assistance Programs

Summary

Nashville, Tennesseeâ€™s Rare Disease Therapeutics, Inc., formerly Orphan Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., is a pharmaceutical company which develops products geared towards treating orphaned children. Distributed in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America, Rare Disease Therapeutics prides themselves on their reimbursement options for those who cannot afford coverage. Their products are also delivered in a timely manner, and in a secure fashion. Focusing on providing treatments for rare diseases and ailments that currently have no treatment, Rare Disease is paving the way in their field.

Orfadin is a pediatric drug launched by Rare Disease Therapeutics, Inc., in 2002. Orfadin has been approved by the FDA to treat hereditary tyrosinemia type 1. Orfadin is administered orally via tablet.

Eligibility

Orfadin Patient Assistance Program, a patient assistance program provided by Rare Disease Therapeutics, Inc, offers a yearâ€™s supply of Orfadin at no cost to those who are eligible for the program. Eligibility is based off of the following requirements:

- You must not be covered by private or public health insurance.

- You must be a citizen of the United States or its Territories.

- You must meet an undisclosed income guideline.

The medication must be sent to the physicians office.

Those eligible for Medicare Part D but not enrolled may still be eligible.

SOURCE: 2008 Poverty Chart

Family Size

300%

250%

200%

150%

133%

100%

$32,490

$27,075

$21,660

$16,245

$14,404

$10,830

$43,710

$36,425

$29,140

$21,855

$19,378

$14,570

$54,930

$45,775

$36,620

$27,465

$24,352

$18,310

$66,150

$55,125

$44,100

$33,075

$29,327

$22,050

$77,370

$64,475

$51,580

$38,685

$34,301

$25,790

$88,590

$73,825

$59,060

$44,295

$39,275

$29,530

$99,810

$83,175

$66,540

$49,905

$44,249

$33,270

$111,030

$92,525

$74,020

$55,515

$49,223

$37,010

Each Additional Family Member

$11,220

$9,350

$7,480

$5,610

$4,974

$3,740

What´s Next?

Fill out the program enrollment form located to your right. If you don't see an enrollment form available please call Rare Disease Therapeutics, Inc. 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 Rare Disease Therapeutics, Inc. 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.