Aromasin, Camptosar, Celebrex (800 mg and up), Ellence, Emcyt, Idamycin, Zanosar, Zinecard, Zyvox

Pharmaceutical Company Pharmacia Treat First Oncology Program
Program Address Treat First
PO Box 2975
Phoenix AZ 85062
Toll Free Phone Number 877-744-5675
Fax Number n/a
Guidelines and Notes This program is for patients who need help obtaining Pharmacia and Upjohn medications for oncology. A number of drugs listed on this program are also listed under the Pharmacia and Upjohn Patients in Need program. The key is if the drug is being used for cancer, then the patient or provider should call this program. Anyone can start the application but they must have the physician's DEA number (usually on a prescription) and the physician's DEA registered address. Call Monday through Friday between 9 and 5 Eastern time. Patients must be US residents in the care of a US physician.
Initiating Enrollment Anyone can call. They take information over the phone and will attempt obtain insurance coverage before considering patient for assistance program.
Health Provider's Role If the patient qualifies for help, application is sent for completion by patient and physician.
Patient's Role Patient must provide proof of income. Whoever calls will need to know size of patient's household and gross income.
How Dispensed After phone approval, initial 30 day supply is authorized via a pharmacy card and application that is sent to the p atient. When application, proof of income and original prescription are received, 5 additional 30 day supplies will be authorized on the prescription card.
Amount Dispensed 30 day supply at a time.
Refills Five refills, then re-enrollment form sent.
Limit Indefinitely

Updated on: 11/13/2002