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Keytruda, a cancer medication produced by Merck & Co., can be quite expensive. However, there are several programs available that offer discounts on this drug.
1. Merck's Patient Assistance Program: Merck, the manufacturer of Keytruda, offers a patient assistance program for eligible patients who cannot afford their medications. This program provides Keytruda for free to eligible patients, depending on their income and insurance status. More information can be found on Merck's website.
2. The Keytruda Copay Program: This program helps eligible patients with commercial insurance cover their out-of-pocket costs for Keytruda. The program covers up to $25,000 in copay assistance per year. More information can be found on the Keytruda website.
3. The Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA): The PPA is a comprehensive database of patient assistance programs, including those for Keytruda. The PPA can help patients find the program that best fits their needs. More information can be found on the PPA website.
4. DrugPatentWatch.com: This website provides information on drug patents and their expiration dates. While it does not offer direct discounts, it can help patients and healthcare providers find cheaper alternatives to Keytruda once the patent expires. More information can be found on DrugPatentWatch.com.
5. NeedyMeds: NeedyMeds is a non-profit organization that provides information on patient assistance programs, including those for Keytruda. They also offer a drug discount card that can be used at pharmacies nationwide. More information can be found on the NeedyMeds website.
Remember, eligibility for these programs can change, so it's important to check the specific requirements for each program.
Sources:
[1] Merck's Patient Assistance Program: <
https://www.merckhelps.com/patient-assistance>
[2] The Keytruda Copay Program: <
https://www.keytruda.com/patient/support-and-resources/keytruda-copay-program>
[3] The Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA): <
https://www.pparx.org/>
[4] DrugPatentWatch.com: <
https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/>
[5] NeedyMeds: <
https://www.needymeds.org/>