Patient assistance solutions for those in need
As more innovative specialty drugs come to market, managed care and economic barriers will continue to create challenges for patients — and the need for biopharmaceutical companies to provide free drug assistance will continue to grow. Thoughtful consideration regarding the design and application of patient assistance programs (PAPs) will help these companies deliver the best support based on specific needs.
While many biopharma companies invest in PAPs today, few are taking the extra steps to optimize these programs to deliver the maximum benefit for the patient, provider and product.
The following key steps are important to ensure your PAP delivers the full benefit to all stakeholders:
- Set clear eligibility requirements
- Budget your program based on the needs and demographics of your patient population
- Build relationships with patient advocacy, specialty society and patient community groups
- Comply with regulatory guidelines
- Build relationships with specialty pharmacies
- Implement compliance and persistency programs
- Leverage technology to enhance program compliance and convenience
- Connect the success of your program to your brand