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Financial Assistance

All of us at The Diabetes Way believe that every person living with diabetes deserves access to affordable options to manage diabetes. The resources below are intended for urgent/immediate and short term access to insulin as well as provider care. 

IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO INSULIN

If you are concerned you will run out of insulin within the next several days due to cost, theft, damage, oversight, while waiting for Patient Assistance Programs to process, etc. the manufacturers below offer one time, “in a pinch” access to insulin. They generally require a prescription and are in no way a long term solution for access to insulin. 

Sanofi Temporary Access Program

provides eligible patients with immediate access to a free 30 day supply of the following diabetes medications: Adlyxin®, Admelog®, Apidra®, Lantus®, Soliqua 100/33® or Toujeo®. Download the Application. You may also call Sanofi Patient Connection at 888-847-4877

Novo Nordisk Immediate Supply Card

may be available if you are at risk of rationing your insulin. Novo Nordisk may be able to help with a one-time offer for a free, short-term supply of Novo insulin. Sign up for this offer here or call 1-844-Novo4Me (1-844-668-6463) 

Lilly Diabetes Solutions Center

has several options to assist patients. You can learn more about their various programs here. You may also contact Lilly Diabetes Solution Center at 1-833-808-1234.

PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Zero Cost Prescriptions For Up To 12 Months

Patient Assistance Programs provide medications at zero cost for up to twelve months (upon qualification) and are generally available to those who:

  • do not have private insurance
  • do not qualify for Medicaid
  • earn less than 400% of the federal poverty level
  • have a valid prescription 

NovoCare® Patient Affordability and Access Program

The NovoCare program provides resources to help you understand your options, find costs, and connect you to affordability support. A complete list of eligible medications including Victoza, RYBELSUS®, Fiasp® OZEMPIC® and TRESIBA® can be found here.

AZ&ME Assistance Program

The AZ&ME Prescription Savings Program is designed for those without insurance and those on Medicare. The AZ&ME program will supply eligible medications at no cost to those that qualify. A complete list of qualifying medications including BYDUREON is available here.

Sanofi Patient Connection Program

The Sanofi Patient Connection® program can provide certain Sanofi prescription medications at no cost if you meet program eligibility requirements. A complete list of eligible medications including LANTUS® and  TOUJEO® can be found here.

Eli Lilly Cares Program

The Cares Program helps patients with financial need receive their prescribed Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) medications for free for up to 12 months. A complete list of eligible Lilly medications including Trulicity, LYUMJEV™ and HUMALOG® are available here.

Mannkind AfrezzaAssist Program 

The AfrezzaAssist Patient Support Guides can help you navigate costs and coverage for Afrezza®, as well as provide logistical assistance with filling Afrezza® and working with your pharmacy.

Free and Reduced Cost Providers

Most of the resources on this page require a prescription from a provider. If you cannot afford to see a healthcare provider, click the options below to find free or sliding scale patient care options in your area. 
The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and Pharmacies provides access to over 1,400 free or reduced cost clinics and pharmacies across the US.
Community Health Centers in your area are dedicated to providing care and medications regardless of ability to pay.
The resources on this page are not intended as medical advice. Please feel free to message The Diabetes Way if you have any questions or are aware of any additional valuable resources we have failed to include.