What is a Patient Assistance Program (PAP)?
A Patient Assistance Program (PAP) is a drug company program that provides free or low cost prescription drugs to patients who cannot afford them. All major drug companies have patient assistance programs. All of the name brand drugs that are most often prescribed by doctors are available. Generic drugs are also available. Each drug company has its own patient assistance program for the medicines it manufactures. Eligibility requirements vary from one program to another.