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15 years 1 month ago #7387 by Lorie85
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I was just wondering has anyone used the drug company patient assistance programs. I'm applying for patient assistance for rituxan or Promacta.I applied through my doctors office 2 weeks ago and they say they haven't heard back from them. :( . How long dose it usually take to get approval. Was it a long process/ red tape? I would really appreciate if anyone could share their experiences with me.

Trying hard not feel discouraged.
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15 years 1 month ago #7391 by Sandi
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I think it took about 3 weeks before I was approved for Rituxan. I didn't do anything, the doctor's office did it all.
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15 years 1 month ago #7397 by server
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same here, the nurses did it all but I had an answer in a week or so. I'm sure it won't be much longer.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26
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15 years 1 month ago #7398 by Caroline109
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I volunteer at NORD (the National Organization for Rare Diseases) which grants individual patients money (after applications are done) to pay for the treatments of their rare/orphan diseases. ITP is one of them. I just do office work, ie copying, envelope stuffing, and paper shredding) so I can't tell you specifics. But I do know the organization sends checks to patients for their treatments who otherwise couldn't afford the medicines. The organization also helps with finding clinical trials for some diseases. You might want to check its website. There is information there to connect with it.

www.rarediseases.org/
Caroline
Diagnosed with ITP 9/14/1980, the day oldest son was born, & it continued through the births of my other 2 sons and continues now! No treatments until March 2011 when I had a TKR and my count decided to plunge. Sons now almost 25-30. My spleen's still with me.
PKR 09/2008
TKR 04/2010
TKR...
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15 years 1 month ago #7581 by Lorie85
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Thanks so much guys.. Going in to my dr's office to do the last bit of paper work in the application process... I hope i'm successful. Crossing My fingers!
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