Good News for State AIDS Drug Assistance Programs from Boehringer-Ingelheim

Ed Silverman's post today at Pharmalot gives good news from Boehringer-Ingelheim for people using the various state programs for help with their drug costs. The post is best read in its entirety, but here is a pertinent paragraph.

“The agreement extends additional discounts and rebates on HIV medications produced by Boehringer Ingelheim, beyond existing ones mandated by health reform and included in previous agreements, through 2013,” according to a statement from the ADAP Crisis Task Force. “The agreement also extends price freezes on HIV medications purchased by ADAPs. In addition, Boehringer Ingelheim and the ACTF continue negotiations and expect to provide additional discounts and rebates…”

In reference to my previous post on prescription abandonment, I want to add this list maintained by the Partnership for Prescription Assistance. Drug assistance programs are listed by state and company.