Trulance

Indicated For

IBS-C, CIC

About This Medication

# Trulance Savings Card Patient Guide: How to Get Trulance at Low or No Cost Trulance (plecanatide) is a prescription medication that helps adults manage **Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)** and **Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)** by promoting regular bowel movements and reducing related abdominal pain and bloating.[2][5][6] This guide explains the **Trulance Savings Card program**, a copay assistance offer from the manufacturer that allows eligible commercially insured patients to pay as little as **$25 per prescription** for up to a 90-day supply, with up to 12 fills per year.[1][2][4] ## About Trulance Trulance is a once-daily 3 mg tablet taken by mouth, with or without food, specifically for adults 18 years and older.[2][5] It works to treat long-lasting constipation of unknown cause (CIC) or constipation-predominant IBS.[2][3] **Important**: Trulance is not approved for children under 18, as safety and effectiveness are not established.[2][5][6] Always consult your doctor for personalized advice, as this guide is for informational purposes only.[1] ## Who Qualifies for the Trulance Savings Card? This program is **not** a traditional patient assistance program for uninsured or low-income patients. Instead, it's a **copay savings card** designed for **commercially insured adults** struggling with high out-of-pocket costs.[1][2][4] Key eligibility criteria include: - **Commercial insurance**: You must be enrolled in a private/commercial health plan (not government programs).[1][2] - **Age 18-64**: Must be 18 years or older and under 65.[1][4] - **Minimum copay $25**: Your out-of-pocket cost must be at least $25 per fill to qualify.[1][2] - **US residents**: Valid only in the US and Puerto Rico; void where prohibited.[1][2] - **Not full cash-pay**: Excludes patients without insurance.[1] **Ineligible if**: You participate in Medicaid, Medicare, Medigap, VA, DOD, TRICARE, or any federal/state program with drug coverage.[1][2] About **83% of commercially insured patients** have access to Trulance.[1] ## Income Eligibility The Trulance Savings Card **does not have income thresholds** or require proof of income, as it's not based on financial need like free medication programs.[1][2] It's purely for reducing copays for eligible insured patients. For comparison, traditional Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) often use Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guidelines, but this is a copay card.[3][7][9] | Household Size | Typical PAP Income Limit (e.g., 400-500% FPL) | Trulance Savings Card | |---------------|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------| | Individual | ~$60,000-$75,000 annually | No income limit | | Couple | ~$80,000-$100,000 | No income limit | | Family of 3 | ~$100,000-$125,000 | No income limit | | Family of 4 | ~$120,000-$150,000 | No income limit | *Note: PAP examples are illustrative from general programs; Trulance copay card has **no such requirements**.[3][7] ## Insurance Requirements **Commercial insurance required**. You must submit claims to your private insurer and have an out-of-pocket cost of at least $25.[1][2][4] **Government insurance disqualifies you** (e.g., Medicare Part D, Medicaid).[1][2][8] Full cash-pay patients are excluded.[1] If you're on Medicare, consider Extra Help, GoodRx, or Part D plan comparisons instead.[8] ## Step-by-Step Application Process Getting the Savings Card is simple and instant—no lengthy applications or income verification.[1][2] 1. **Get your prescription**: Ask your doctor for Trulance.[1] 2. **Obtain the card**: - Visit **Trulance.com/savings** online.[1][2] - Ask your doctor's office for a card.[1] - Request via email or print one.[1][5] 3. **Activate if needed**: Use the 11-digit ID on the card.[2] 4. **At the pharmacy**: Present the card with your prescription and commercial insurance. Pay as low as **$25** for up to 90-day supply.[1][2] 5. **Maximum savings**: Up to 12 fills per 12-month period; savings cap applies.[1][2][4] No phone application or documents needed for the card itself.[1][2] For broader help (e.g., uninsured), contact services like Simplefill at 1-877-386-0206.[3] ## Timeline and Delivery - **Activation**: Instant upon getting/activating the card.[2] - **Use**: Immediate at any participating pharmacy for filled prescriptions.[1] - **Duration**: Up to 12 uses per year; no specific processing time as it's not a shipment program.[1][2] - **Delivery**: Medication is dispensed normally via your pharmacy; card reduces copay on-site.[1] ## Alternatives if Denied or Ineligible - **Government insurance/Medicare**: Apply for **Extra Help** (low-income subsidy), use GoodRx coupons, or switch Part D plans.[8] - **Uninsured/low-income**: Explore Bausch Health PAP (call 1-833-862-8727) or Simplefill for application help.[3][7][9] - **Other options**: GoodRx for discounts, or doctor samples.[8] - **Biosimilars**: None available for Trulance (brand-specific guanylate cyclase-C agonist).[ ] If denied the card, confirm insurance type and age; retry via different method.[1] ## Disclaimer This guide is based on publicly available info as of latest updates and is **not medical or legal advice**. Eligibility/terms can change; always verify at Trulance.com/savings or call 1-800-321-4576.[1][4] Consult your healthcare provider. Manufacturer not explicitly named in sources, but program via Trulance site (likely Bausch Health/Synergy).[7] Void where prohibited. (Word count: 942)

Program information last verified: March 30, 2026