Checklist: confirm before the patient starts therapy
Insurance benefit design: copay versus coinsurance, whether the drug requires prior authorization, and how much deductible remains. FountainRx states it works with insurers and completes PA when required before notifying patients about out-of-pocket cost.
Financial assistance: whether manufacturer copay cards or other programs apply and what balance remains after assistance. FountainRx's FAQ and press materials describe connecting patients to assistance programs as a core service.
Fulfillment and delivery: whether mail-order delivery is included in the benefit or billed separately, and expected timeline given PA status. FountainRx delivers medications to patients not near its Morristown and Nashville walk-in locations.
Refill continuity: whether out-of-pocket cost can change at refill when deductible status or plan formulary shifts. Set expectations that specialty pricing is not always fixed across refill cycles.