Sigma-Tau Launching Its Largest VSL#3® Patient Savings Program Through Healthcare Professionals

GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare professionals and their patients have been trusting the VSL#3® brand (www.VSL3.com) for the past 15 years for the dietary management of the serious digestive issues of IBS, ulcerative colitis and ileal pouch. Now, Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, the distributor of the VSL#3 brand, is launching its largest patient savings program in the history of the brand.

"For patients with chronic conditions, such as IBS, ulcerative colitis and ileal pouch, saving money is no small matter, and this co-pay card program is unmatched by any other high potency medical food probiotic currently sold," says Maureen Gaige-Edwards, Group Product Director, Sigma-Tau. "Consumers are now able to obtain the patient savings card from their healthcare professional or by downloading it from the VSL#3 website and on the VSL Facebook page for an opportunity to save up to $80 each month when purchasing VSL#3 packets and VSL#3 DS sachets at their local pharmacy."  

The subject of 170 studies and a decade and a half of consumer support and use, VSL#3 is different from many other probiotics, in both its potency and formulation of eight strains of live lactic acid bacteria -- it is one of the few probiotics with this many strains containing billions of bacteria (about 10 times more than the average probiotic).

"In order to benefit from the patient savings card program, VSL#3 patients will need to meet with their healthcare provider to get a prescription for either VSL#3 regular or VSL#3 DS and the savings card," explains Gaige-Edwards. "Once the savings card is obtained, a consumer will then go to their local pharmacy to order VSL#3 where the pharmacists will keep the savings card on file for future orders. There is no need for the consumer to carry the card with them, since once redeemed, it's in the system and can be used over and over as long as the program lasts." Additionally, she adds, consumers who have been taking VSL#3 can also download the patient savings card at the VSL#3 website – www.VSL3.com -- or at the brand's Facebook page – www.Facebook.com/VSL3Probiotic -- and take it directly to their healthcare provider and then to their pharmacy to start the savings program. "We are providing 3 separate ways the card can be made available for patients –their doctor, on www.vsl3.com and on the VSL#3 Facebook page" so that all patients have the opportunity to take advantage of the savings.

"We wanted to make this as easy as possible for the pharmacist and healthcare provider but most importantly for the patients who take VSL#3 DS and for those who take VSL#3 regular strength," adds Gaige-Edwards. "With the introduction of the VSL#3 patient savings card program, we are supporting the healthcare professionals who recommend VSL#3 along with the retailers who sell it and in turn are providing consumers an opportunity for significant savings over the long term. It's our way of saying we appreciate all those who support the VSL#3 brand."

How the Patient Savings Program Works
If prescribed VSL#3 regular, consumers will have the opportunity to receive $20 off 1 box of VSL#3^® packets (30 ct.) and $40 off 2 VSL#3 boxes every month. If prescribed VSL#3^® DS, consumers will enjoy a $20 savings off 1 box, $45 off 2 boxes and $80 off 3 boxes, every month. The patient savings card does not have an expiration date, is valid for cash and commercially insured patients and cannot be combined with any other rebate/coupon, free trial, or similar offer for the specified prescription.  Patients who are insured by Tricare, Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible. It does not include web sales. Click here to see program for further details.

About Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals
Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc. distributes VSL#3, a probiotic medical food for the dietary management of patients with ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and ileal pouch. It offers its products through pharmacies and wholesalers, as well as online.

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