Drug: Canasa 1000mg

 
Drug Information
Drug Canasa 1000mg
Generic Equivalent mesalamine
Topic Gastroenterology
 
Program Contact Info / Application Submission
Program ASSIST Program
Company Axcan Pharma
Address PO Box 52065, Phoenix, AZ 85072-9152
Phone 866-292-2679
 
Program Details
Details The patient is sent a pharmacy card, which is to be used once a month. The application process must be repeated once a year.
 
Program Requirements
Information Both the doctor and patient must fill out their section and sign the application.
Details Insurance card required
Drivers license required
Other Requirements There is a $3.00 dispensing fee for each prescript
 
Delivery of Medication
Delivery Options Can NOT be delivered directly to the patient
Can NOT be delivered directly to the doctor
Shipped as a voucher card
 
Application Process
App Process Doctors, patient, social workers or patient advocates need to call for a prescreening. Applications are sent to either the doctor or the patient. Completed applications must be mailed back. The decision is made during the phone screening and then application is sent.
New Applications New applications accepted
Patients can apply directly to the program
Doctors can apply directly to the program
Advocates can NOT apply directly to the program

Can NOT apply for a new application via phone
Can NOT apply for a new application via fax
Can apply for a new application via mail
Refills Refills NOT accepted
Re-Applications Re-Applications NOT accepted
Patients can NOT apply for Re-Applications
Doctors can NOT apply for Re-Applications
Advocates can NOT apply for Re-Applications

Can Re-Apply via phone
Can Re-Apply via fax
Can NOT Re-Apply via mail
 
Eligibility
Eligibility Patients can not have any prescription insurance, not be ineligible for any government programs, in addition, the must have an income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
 
Other Medications
Other
 Medications
 available in
 this program
Canasa 1000mg - Gastroenterology (Generic: mesalamine)
Carafate 1g - Gastroenterology (Generic: Sucralfate Tablets 1gm)
UrsoForte 500mg - Organs (Generic: )
Ultrase MT 20 powder - Organs (Generic: )