Urso Forte Rx Support Program

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Hi all,

Just wanted to put the info out here about a Patient Support Program I found out

about

through my boyfriend's mom (who's a nurse in the transplant ward of Rush in

Chicago.)

It's called AXCAN, and basically you qualify if you have no prescription drug

coverage and

have a total income below the Federal Poverty level (I qualify being a recent

college grad

looking for a FT job, only working PT, and no longer covered under my parents'

health

insurance.)

Urso Forte is one of the drugs this program covers. I'm currently taking 1000mg

daily. On

this program, the monthly cost for my Urso Forte is only $2 (normally $800.)

Before I was

enrolled in AXCAN I was taking 900mg of Ursodiol daily. All I had to do was get

the " ok "

to up my dosage 100mg and get a new prescription for Urso Forte from my

hepetologist.

I just started on the program a month ago and so far it's been great getting the

Urso for

only $2!!

On the website it only really talks about a drug called Ultrase for patients

with CF, but

Urso Forte IS one of the drugs covered in the program. Here's the website:

http://www.axcan.com/costreduction.php?lang=1

Thought I'd share for any of you that may be in the same boat as I as far as

health

coverage.

Jill

dx PSC Oct 2007