Yervoy is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer, including melanoma. It is a biologic drug, which means it is made from living organisms and is more complex than traditional drugs. As a result, it tends to be more expensive than other medications. However, there are ways to get help paying for Yervoy.

One option is to check with the manufacturer, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), to see if they offer any patient assistance programs. BMS has a program called BMS Access Support that can help patients find financial assistance options for their medications. This program may be able to help patients who are uninsured or underinsured, or who have high out-of-pocket costs for their medications. Patients can contact BMS Access Support at 1-800-861-0048 or visit their website for more information [2].

Another option is to check with the patient's insurance provider to see if they cover Yervoy and what the patient's out-of-pocket costs would be. The cost of Yervoy can vary depending on the patient's insurance coverage and the pharmacy they use. Patients can use a drug pricing website like Drugs.com to compare prices at different pharmacies [1,3].

It is important to note that eligibility for financial assistance programs may vary depending on the patient's income, insurance coverage, and other factors. Patients should check with the manufacturer and their insurance provider to determine their eligibility for financial assistance programs.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/biologics/tradename/YERVOY
[2] https://www.bms.com/patient-and-caregivers/get-help-paying-for-your-medicines.html
[3] https://www.drugs.com/price-guide/yervoy