FDA Approves New Norvir Tablet For Use - Does Not Require Refrigeration

New York, New York, February 17, 2010 – Abbott announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its new tablet formulation of its protease inhibitor (PI) Norvir® (ritonavir). This new heat-stable formulation can be stored at room temperature and does not require refrigeration, making it more convenient for many individuals living with HIV/AIDS who have limited resources or do not have stable living conditions.

To further help patients access this important new formulation of Norvir, Abbott is launching a Norvir co-pay support program, which will be available through Norvir.com. The co-pay program will be available for all formulations of Norvir. Once a patient has paid $25 in co-pays, this program will cover up to $75 per month in patient co-pays within the first 12 months. Certain restrictions may apply.

Abbott’s patient assistance program will continue to make sure that any patient without prescription coverage can get Norvir for free, regardless of their financial status. The Patient Assistance Program also provides Norvir free of charge to any ADAP-eligible patient on a waiting list, to anyone who has exceeded his or her coverage maximum for annual prescription drug benefits, and to those patients on 400 mg a day or more.

Abbott also offers several patient assistance programs that provide Kaletra and Norvir at no cost to patients experiencing financial difficulties. To learn more about other programs assisting patients in need, visit Abbott’s Patient Assistance Programs overview online or call Abbott’s patient access toll-free number at 1-800-222-6885, option 4.

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