Financial Help for Crestor Prescriptions

With the price of medications, many people have difficulty affording their medications. The cost of Crestar, a medication used to help lower cholesterol, is high, especially if you are on a limited income, or have no insurance. Luckily, there are programs available to help you get your medicine.

AZ & Me

• Aztrazeneca offers Americans a special program to help them get Crestar for free. This program is only for people who do not have any type of prescription coverage. You must not be eligible for Medicare, Medicaid or any private insurance plan through your employer.

  There are income guidelines for the program. As of 2009, the income guidelines are $30,000 per year for a family of one, $40,000 for a family of two, $50,000 for a family of three, and $60,000 for a family of four. You must also be a citizen of the United States.

  In order to apply you must complete an application, which is available online, including the financial section verifying your income. You must also attach a prescription from your prescription for a 90-day supply.

  Once you are approved your medication will be sent out in a 90-day supply. The medication can be sent either to the individual or the medical provider. Once a prescription is ordered it takes approximately two to four weeks to receive it in the mail. You can continue to get your prescription for 12 months as which time you must reapply for the program.

  Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals
  AZ & Me Prescription Savings Program
  PO Box 66551
  St Louis, MO 63166-6551
  [phone]
  http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/help-affording-your-medications/

AZ & Me for Seniors

• There also is an Astrazeneca program for seniors with Medicare Part D. This program can be applied for over the phone, there is no application form, and a decision will be made at that time regarding eligibility. To be eligible for the program, you must have spent a minimum of 3 percent of your income on prescription drugs during the current calendar year.

  The income guidelines for this program is up to $30,000 for a single, or $40,000 for a couple.

  With this program the individual receives a discount card that they take to their pharmacy. There are income guidelines that determine how much the person must pay for their prescription. For individuals whose income is less than $15,000, they will be able to get a 30 day supply of Crestar for $15; a 60 day supply for $22.50, or a 90 day supply for $30. These rates were as of 2009. If your income is between $15,001 and $30,000 then you would have to pay $25 for 30 day supply; $37.50 for a 60 day supply; or $50 for a 90 day supply.

  Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals
  AZ & Me Prescription Savings Program for People with Medicare Part D
  PO Box 66551
  St. Louis, MO 63166-6551
  [phone]

Xubex Pharmaceutical

• Xubex Pharmacuitical offers a free 30 day supply of Crestar. The program is not based on need. The medications that are available change so you should check the website to ensure that Crestar is still on the list. To be eligible you must have a prescription for your health care provider for a 30 day supply.

  The 30 day supply is sent directly to the individual, and is shipped one to two weeks after receiving. You can print off the application from their website. Each person is limited to one 30 day supply per medication.

  Xubex Pharmaceutical
  PO Box 1244
  Winter Park, FL 32790
  [phone]
  http://www.xubex.com