Guest guest Posted June 21, 2001 Report Share Posted June 21, 2001 Beverly you can get URSO instead of ACTIGALL. If you go back to work this might be an option for you to check out. Urso Pharmaceutical Company Axcan Scandipharm -- Urso Patient Assistance Program Program Address Axcan Scandipharm Patient Assistance Program PO Box 52150 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2150 Toll Free Phone Number Alternate Phone Number Fax Number n/a Guidelines and Notes Urso is very similar to Actigall but the dosing is a little different. Call 9-5 EST Monday through Friday. Program guidelines are based on federal poverty levels and they don't figure in prescription costs; they will not give out exact guidelines. Case managers are screening for any other possible reimbursement source, and if one cannot be found, the drug is available. American Liver Foundation is underwriting a portion of the program. Initiating Enrollment Anyone can register the patient by phone. Case managers take information and do initial screening. If patient qualifies, forms are then sent. Health Provider's Role Initially, physician involvement not required. If patient is enrolled in program, the physician will have to sign the enrollment form and attack an original prescription refillable for up to a year. Patient's Role Detailed financial and insurance information needed. How Dispensed Sent through mail order pharmacy to patient. Amount Dispensed 90 day supply Refills Patient can send in prescription for up to a year; product shipped every 90 days. Additional forms required after six months, full application again after 1 yr.. Limit Indefinitely -- one year at a time.Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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