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Patient assistance

Free help paying for Linzess.

Tell us your insurance and household details. We’ll show you every Linzess 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.

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

Linzess (linaclotide) is a guanylate cyclase-c agonist made by AbbVie / Ironwood Pharmaceuticals. It is commonly prescribed for: Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), Functional constipation in pediatrics (>=6yrs). Without financial assistance, Linzess typically costs around $500 per month.

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Eligibility inputs

We only use this to figure out your state - programs vary by state.

Count yourself plus anyone you support.

Reference

All Linzess 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

Linzess assistance, answered plainly

Is there a Linzess patient assistance program?
Yes. AbbVie Inc. runs the myAbbVie Assist - Linzess PAP, which provides Linzess free of charge to eligible patients. The full rules and the official application link are in the program list above.
Is there a Linzess copay card, and who can use it?
Yes - the LINZESS Savings Program from AbbVie / Ironwood. Eligible patients pay as little as $30 per 30, 60, or 90-day supply. It works for patients with commercial (private) insurance. Patients on Medicare or Medicaid cannot use the card itself, but other Linzess programs above do work with government insurance.
How much does Linzess cost without insurance?
Without insurance or assistance, Linzess typically costs around $500 per month in the US. The myAbbVie Assist - Linzess PAP above can bring that down substantially for eligible patients - use the calculator to check your situation.
Where do I find the Linzess patient assistance application form?
The official application form for the myAbbVie Assist - Linzess PAP is on abbvieaccess.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 Linzess assistance work if I am on Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes. myAbbVie Assist - Linzess PAP is open to some patients on Medicare - each program's exact rules are listed above, and the calculator checks the income limits against your household.
Is the Linzess patient support program the same thing as patient assistance?
Manufacturers like AbbVie / Ironwood Pharmaceuticals 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 Linzess that is the myAbbVie Assist - Linzess PAP. The support phone line is listed on the official program site linked above.