Peripheral neuropathy

March 2008     View PDF     En español

Access to medicines

The medicines used to treat PN are available by prescription. Some states may cover these meds through their AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs). To see if you’re eligible for your state’s ADAP and to find out if these meds are covered, contact your state ADAP, state department of health, or state Office of AIDS. Information can also be found through the AIDS Treatment Data Network at 1-800-734-7104, or visit www.atdn.org and click on “Access Project.” People who lack coverage for meds can sometimes gain access to them through the manufacturers’ Patient Assistance Programs. A good resource for this is www.rxassist.org, though you must sign in for the service. Another online resource is www.pparx.org.