Patient assistance program (PAP)

Definition

A manufacturer-sponsored program providing free or discounted medication to qualifying low-income patients without insurance coverage. Novo Nordisk's NovoCare and Eli Lilly's LillyCares run separate PAPs for their GLP-1 portfolios, each with income thresholds (typically ≤400% federal poverty level) and recertification windows.

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