Sculptra® Program Overview
The Galderma PAP program offers Sculptra® (injectable poly-L-lactic acid) at a reduced cost or no cost to patients for the restoration or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency virus.
Patients enrolled in this program are eligible to receive up to 12 vials of Sculptra® over an initial 18-month enrollment period and may re-enroll for one additional year to receive up to 6 additional vials of product.
Eligibility Guidelines
Patient eligibility is based both on the patient and healthcare provider’s responses to questions in the Program Application. The following general criteria apply:
- Patient must submit a complete application
- Healthcare provider must complete an application and provide a prescription to the specialty pharmacy
- Patient must be a legal resident of the United States
- Patient may not reside in a hospital, nursing home, correctional facility or court appointed program or facility
- Patient cannot have government health insurance or private health insurance with a medical or prescription benefit that covers Sculptra® (proof of denied coverage is required when the patient is insured)
- Patient cannot participate in a State Pharmacy Assistance Program with a benefit that covers Sculptra®
- Patient must meet annual gross income requirements to participate in the reduced cost or no cost as shown in the table
Income Requirements
Initial Product Shipment
& Refill Requests
Once your application is approved a product shipment will be sent to your licensed injector from the program’s Specialty Pharmacy. Each shipment will include a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 vials of Sculptra®.
You must then request additional product shipment (i.e. refills) during the enrollment or re-enrollment period by submitting a refill request. This request should include your case number and correspond with an active prescription on file at our Specialty Pharmacy to be approved. You may be required to re-attest to the information you supplied on your initial application to complete the request.
A minimum of 7 business days is needed for each shipment to be processed.
How To Apply
1
Apply to the program by submitting an application form with the following information about you:
- Contact details
- Health insurance coverage
- Household annual gross income and size
- Healthcare provider's contact information
2
We will contact your healthcare provider to request that they provide supplemental information completing the application and send a prescription for the product to our Specialty Pharmacy.
3
A Patient Assistance Coordinator will review your application and notify you of the decision. If approved, you will be contacted to complete enrollment, which may include the submission of a co-payment for eligible products.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the program work?
Underinsured patients meeting the eligibility guidelines receive Galderma product at a reduced or no cost after submitting a complete application
How do I know if I qualify?
A Patient Assistance Coordinator will review your application to determine eligibility upon completion of the application by you and your healthcare provider. Make sure to review the Eligibility Guidelines section for the product type you are interested in before submitting an application.
Can I sign up for the program if I have insurance?
You may not have government health insurance, private health insurance with a medical benefit or participate in a State Pharmacy Assistance Program to enroll in this program. More information in eligibility is located in the Eligibility Guidelines section.
How do I enroll?
Submit an application! The steps of the process can be located in the How To Apply section.
What documentation is required to apply?
We try to make the application process as easy as possible. In most cases all required information can be provided in the Application and Refill form fields. An example of a document that may be needed to apply is a denial letter from your insurance (for Sculptra® requests only). You will be notified after applying to the program if additional documents are needed.
What happens after I am enrolled in the program?
A single shipment of product will be shipped automatically following enrollment into the program. Refills or additional shipments of product will only be sent upon request from the enrolled patient. More information on this process can be located in the Review the Initial Product Shipment & Refill Requests.
Questions?
Contact a Program Coordinator
Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT | 1-855-431-3737