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Summary
Merek & Company, Inc. was founded in 1891 by George Merck. In the 1930's Merck & Company, Inc. entered the pharmaceutical research field after their 39 year start as a chemicals supplier. Since then, the company has merged with Sharp & Dohme and acquired Medco Containment Services, Inc.. Merck & Company, Inc. are considered to be one of the highest ranking global pharmaceutical companies with some of the greatest scientists in the industry.
Merck & Company, Inc. pride themselves at providing their products to over 200 countries world wide. Along with their extensive product line, Merck & Company, Inc. provides not-for-profit services including their publication of unbiased health information.
Eligibility
Merck Patient Assistance Program, the core patient assistance program provided by Merek & Company, Inc., offers the medications listed to the right at no cost to those who are eligible for the program. Eligibility is based off of the following requirements:
SOURCE: 2008 Poverty Chart
| Family Size | 100% | 133% | 150% | 200% | 250% | 300% |
| 1 | $10,830 | $14,404 | $16,245 | $21,660 | $27,075 | $32,490 |
| 2 | $14,570 | $19,378 | $21,855 | $29,140 | $36,425 | $43,710 |
| 3 | $18,310 | $24,352 | $27,465 | $36,620 | $45,775 | $54,930 |
| 4 | $22,050 | $29,327 | $33,075 | $44,100 | $55,125 | $66,150 |
| 5 | $25,790 | $34,301 | $38,685 | $51,580 | $64,475 | $77,370 |
| 6 | $29,530 | $39,275 | $44,295 | $59,060 | $73,825 | $88,590 |
| 7 | $33,270 | $44,249 | $49,905 | $66,540 | $83,175 | $99,810 |
| 8 | $37,010 | $49,223 | $55,515 | $74,020 | $92,525 | $111,030 |
| For each additional family member | $3,740 | $4,974 | $5,610 | $7,480 | $9,350 | $11,220 |
What´s Next?
Fill out the program enrollment form located to your right. If you don’t see an enrollment form available please call Merck & Company , Inc. program directly. After filling out the enrollment form please bring the form to your doctor for proper signatures and procedures. Do not forget a self stamped envelope for them to mail in your application to the program.
Other Tips
- If you have any questions please call the Merck & Company , Inc. program directly
- Fill out as much of the information on the enrollment form as possible. The more information you have pre-filled the easier the progrm is to enroll in
- Write down the refill dates for your program and set a reminder here on PatientAssistance.com so that you don’t run out of medication.
- Do not write messy on your forms as this will delay any response
- Call and write thank you notes to Merck & Company , Inc. program. Without their help millions of people will be without medication.
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List of Medications
Cosopt Ophthalmic Solution 5ml, 10ml (dorzolamide/timolol), Cozaar Tablets 25mg, 50mg, 100mg (losartan), Hyzaar Tablets 50-12.5mg, 100-12.54mg, 100-25mg (losartan/hydrochlorothiazide), Janumet Tablets 50/500mg, 50/1000mg (sitagliptin/metformin), Januvia Tablets 25mg, 50mg, 100mg (sitagliptin), Maxalt Tablets 5mg, 10mg (rizatriptan), Maxalt MLT Tablets (rizatriptan), Singulair Tablets 10mg (montelukast), Singulair Tablets-Chewable 4mg, 5mg (montelukast), Timoptic-XE Ophthalmic Gel (timolol Ophthalmic), Trusopt Ophthalmic Solution (dorzolamide)
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