Patient is pre-screened on initial call to see if they are eligible for any federal or state programs that will cover drug. Then a temporary assistance form is filled out with doctor, monthly expenses are requested, no dollar amount used as criteria, done case by case. As long as Doctor deems it necessary, patient can receive drug. Application needs renewing every six months. Drug is shipped to provider or doctor in 2 months supply or 2 cycles for chemotherapies.
Doctor renews prescription bi-monthly.
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