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Having a complex condition doesn't always mean giving up a full, active life. There are many great organizations dedicated to helping support those living with Crohn's Disease and other illnesses. The references are provided as resource for finding information on your illness, treatment options, support groups, clinical trials and more. The information is not intended to be used in lieu of medical advice from a qualified physician.
Support Links For Those Living With Crohn's Disease.
The following organizations provide more information on Crohn's Disease and support for people living with Crohn's Disease.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
Gastro-Intestinal Research foundation
Medline Plus – National Library of Medicine
American Gastroenterological Association
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Resource & Support Materials:
Weekly Medication Schedule
Clinical Trials and Medical Research.
A clinical trial is a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects. In the United States, it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use. If you're looking for up-to-date information about federally and privately supported Crohn's Disease clinical research studies, ClinicalTrials.gov helps link patients living with Crohn's Disease to medical research.
Financial Support For People Living With Crohn's Disease.
When you're living with Crohn's Disease, the expense of on-going treatment can sometimes become more than you'd planned. There are places to turn for financial support.
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Starting January 1, 2006, Medicare will offer new prescription drug coverage. This new coverage can provide help with your drug costs, no matter how you pay for your drugs today.
Everyone with Medicare can join a drug plan to get this coverage. And, everyone with Medicare must make a decision about his or her drug coverage. That's why it's important that you read The Medicare Handbook to learn the basics about how the new drug coverage can work for you, based on the type of coverage you currently have. Pay special attention to the information in Section 6 of the handbook about Medicare's new prescription drug coverage.
Source: The official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare Visit the official Medicare website for current information regarding the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit and information that will help you make a decision on your new Medicare coverage.
Programs From Crohn's Disease Drug Manufacturers
The following is a list of some drug manufacturers that offer financial assistance programs for people living with Crohn's Disease who cannot afford to buy the medications they have been prescribed. You are encouraged to call these manufacturers directly for more information on these programs. If you need financial assistance for a drug not listed here, please contact one of our pharmacists.
| Drug Name | Manufacturer | Telephone Number |
| Remicade |
Centocor
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1-866-489-5957, Explores resources for coverage only
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| Imuran |
Prometheus |
Does not currently support a pt. assistance Program |
| Purinethol |
Gate |
1-877-254-1039 |
| Azulfidine |
Pfizer |
1-866-706-2400 |
Asacol
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Procter & Gamble |
1-800-448-4878 |
| Pentasa |
Shire US |
1-866-325-8224 |
| Entocort EC |
Promethus |
Does not have a pt. assistance program |
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