Patient assistance

Free help paying for Descovy.

Tell us your insurance and household details. We’ll show you every Descovy assistance program you may qualify for - the real manufacturer and foundation programs, not a discount card - with sources and a direct link to apply. About a minute, no login.

Descovy help that still works on Medicare or Medicaid - the programs copay cards leave out.

Descovy (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) is a nrti combination (hiv / prep) made by Gilead Sciences. It is commonly prescribed for: HIV-1 infection (treatment, in combination), HIV-1 pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP, certain adults/adolescents). Without financial assistance, Descovy typically costs around $2,200 per month.

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Eligibility inputs

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Reference

All Descovy programs we know about

This is the full list before we filter by your situation. Use the calculator above to see only the ones you may qualify for.

Common questions

Descovy assistance, answered plainly

Is there a Descovy patient assistance program?
Yes. Gilead Sciences Inc. runs the Gilead Advancing Access Medication Assistance Program - Descovy, which provides Descovy free of charge to eligible patients. Household income generally needs to be at or below 500% of the federal poverty level. The full rules and the official application link are in the program list above.
Is there a Descovy copay card, and who can use it?
Yes - the Descovy Co-pay Savings Card (Gilead Advancing Access) from Gilead Sciences Inc.. Eligible patients pay as little as $0 copay. It works for patients with commercial (private) insurance. Patients on Medicare or Medicaid cannot use the card itself.
How much does Descovy cost without insurance?
Without insurance or assistance, Descovy typically costs around $2,200 per month in the US. The Gilead Advancing Access Medication Assistance Program - Descovy above can bring that down substantially for eligible patients - use the calculator to check your situation.
Where do I find the Descovy patient assistance application form?
The official application form for the Gilead Advancing Access Medication Assistance Program - Descovy is on gileadadvancingaccess.com - the application links on this page go straight to the program's own form. Applying is always free; never pay a third-party service to file a patient assistance form for you.
Does Descovy assistance work if I am on Medicare or Medicaid?
None of the Descovy programs we track currently accept Medicare or Medicaid. If that changes, we will update this page.
Is the Descovy patient support program the same thing as patient assistance?
Manufacturers like Gilead Sciences use "patient support program" as an umbrella term for nurse lines, insurance navigation, and financial help. The financial help is what we track here - for Descovy that is the Gilead Advancing Access Medication Assistance Program - Descovy. The support phone line is listed on the official program site linked above.