Drug Information
Drug	Zovirax cream
Generic Equivalent	acyclovir
Topic	Antiviral
Program Contact Info / Application Submission
Program	Biovail Patient Assistance Program
Company	BIOVAIL
Form	Download PDF
Address	PO Box 836 Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone	866-268-7325
Program Details
Details	Up to a 90-day supply is sent to the doctor's office. A new application with new prescription is needed for refills. Once a year a new application with financial documentation is needed.
Program Requirements
Information	The doctor must fill out a section, sign the application and attach a prescription for 90 days. The patient must fill out a section, sign the application and attach proof of income.
Details	Insurance card required Drivers license required Proof of Income NOT required Copy of most recent tax return such as 1040, 1099 NOT required as proof of income Letter from Doctor stating zero incomeNOT required as proof of income Form 4506T (If taxes were not filed) required as proof of income Most recent bank statements NOT required as proof of income Most recent check/check stub copy required as proof of income Letter from employer NOT required as proof of income Benefits statement for Social Security, Unemployment, Veterans Benefits, Pension/Retirement NOT required as proof of income Award Letter for Alimony/Child Support, Unemployment NOT required as proof of income Notarized statement from patient stating zero income required as proof of income
Delivery of Medication
Ship Time	4-6 weeks
Delivery Options	Can be delivered directly to the patient Can NOT be delivered directly to the doctor Shipped as a voucher card
Application Process
App Process	With the patient's permission, anyone concerned can call for an application. The application will be faxed out. The completed application must be mailed back. Both the patient and doctor are notified in writing of acceptance or denial. The medication is shipped out within 5-7 business days.
New Applications	New applications NOT accepted Patients can NOT apply directly to the program Advocates can NOT apply directly to the program Can apply for a new application via phone Can apply for a new application via fax Can NOT apply for a new application via mail
Refills	Refills NOT accepted Patients can apply for refills Doctors can apply for refills Advocates can apply for refills Can apply for refills via phone Can apply for refills via fax Can NOT apply for refills via mail
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
Appeals	Income Appeals accepted on a case by case basis Patients can apply for Income Appeals Doctors can NOT apply for Income Appeals Advocates can apply for Income Appeals Hardship Appeals accepted Patients can apply for Hardship Appeals Doctors can apply for Hardship Appeals Advocates can apply for Hardship Appeals Can apply for an appeal via phone Can apply via fax Can apply for an appeal via mail
Eligibility
Eligibility	The patient must have no prescription coverage for any medications and have an income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The patient must also be a US resident. If a patient enrolls in Medicare Part D, then s/he is no longer eligible for this program. If the patient chooses not to enroll in Part D, then s/he is still eligible to be on this program. There is some assistance available for Vasotec, call the company for more details
Appeals
Conditions	Appeals will consider out-of-pocket expenses Appeals will consider total medical expenses Appeals must be made after the patient has been denied
Other Medications
Other  Medications  available in  this program	Zovirax cream - Antiviral (Generic: acyclovir) Zovirax ointment - Antiviral (Generic: )