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Does lipitor s patient assistance consider income thresholds?



Based on the information available, I was unable to find specific details regarding Lipitor's patient assistance program and its consideration of income thresholds. However, it is common for patient assistance programs to take into account a patient's financial situation, including income, when determining eligibility for assistance.

Lipitor, a medication used to treat high cholesterol, is manufactured by Pfizer. Pfizer's patient assistance program, called the Pfizer Patient Assistance Program (PPAP), provides eligible patients with free or discounted Pfizer medications.

According to the PPAP website, the program considers a patient's income, as well as other factors, when determining eligibility. Specifically, the program looks at a patient's total gross annual income, as well as the number of people living in the household. Patients who have health insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, may still be eligible for the program, depending on their specific circumstances.

It's important to note that the income thresholds for patient assistance programs can vary, and eligibility criteria may change over time. Patients who are interested in applying for the Pfizer Patient Assistance Program should visit the program's website or contact the program directly for the most up-to-date information.

In summary, while I could not find specific information regarding Lipitor's patient assistance program and its consideration of income thresholds, it is common for patient assistance programs to take income into account when determining eligibility. Pfizer's patient assistance program, PPAP, considers a patient's income, among other factors, when determining eligibility for assistance with Pfizer medications, including Lipitor.

Sources:

1. Pfizer Patient Assistance Program. (n.d.). Pfizer Patient Assistance Program. Retrieved from <https://www.pfizerpatientassistance.com/>
2. DrugPatentWatch. (2023). Lipitor (Atorvastatin) Drug Profile. Retrieved from <https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/lipitor>



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