Pfizer, the world’s premier biopharmaceutical company, announced today that they are giving away 70 primary care medicines to recently unemployed loyal customers and families for 12 months. The medicines include diabetes drugs, anti infectives, and antidepressants, plus brands such as Lipitor, Celebrex and even Viagra. People who qualify will receive their Pfizer medicines for free for up to 12 months or until they become re-insured (whichever comes first).
The inspiration for the new program, called MAINTAINTM (Medicines Assistance for Those who Are in Need), was generated by Pfizer employees who were witnessing friends, family and neighbors struggle to make ends meet after losing their jobs.
Eligibility requirements of the new program include:
- Loss of employment since January 1, 2009
- Prescribed and taking a Pfizer medicine for at least 3 months prior to becoming unemployed and enrolling in the program
- Lack of prescription drug coverage
- Can attest to financial hardship
This new program will help nearly 46 million Americans who lack health insurance coverage, and that number is increasing as unemployment rates reach their highest levels in 25 years.
For more information on the program, call (1-866-706-2400), visit www.PfizerHelpfulAnswers.com or www.pfizer.com
