Lilly Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program (Pemetrexed)

Manufacturer copay assistance · Pemetrexed (J9305) · Generic (multiple manufacturers); formerly Alimta (Eli Lilly)

$0 — free drug program… · Maximum benefit No limit — provides what the physician prescribes · Free branded Alimta (pemetrexed) for qualifying uninsured patients through Lilly Cares Foundation

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Status verified April 9, 2026 · Source: program site ↗

Program terms

Published terms from the manufacturer. Per-patient eligibility is confirmed at enrollment.

Assistance type
Free Drug
Patient pays
$0 — free drug program for qualifying patients
Maximum benefit
No limit — provides what the physician prescribes
What it covers
Free branded Alimta (pemetrexed) for qualifying uninsured patients through Lilly Cares Foundation
Insurance
uninsured no medicaid
Income limit
Must meet household income guidelines
Lilly Cares Foundation still provides branded Alimta (pemetrexed) at no cost for qualifying patients even though generic versions are available. No copay assist program for generics.

Medicare or Medicaid patient?

This manufacturer program excludes government insurance. Foundation disease funds are the route instead — status shown as of each fund's last verification.

What will the patient owe before assistance?

Run a benefits estimate for Pemetrexed — the program's cap applies against the patient share CareCost calculates.

Common questions

Does Pemetrexed have a copay card?

Yes — Lilly Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program (Pemetrexed) from Generic (multiple manufacturers); formerly Alimta (Eli Lilly). $0 — free drug program for qualifying patients. Commercial insurance is required; Medicare and Medicaid patients are not eligible.

How much does Pemetrexed cost with the copay card?

$0 — free drug program for qualifying patients Maximum benefit: No limit — provides what the physician prescribes. Free branded Alimta (pemetrexed) for qualifying uninsured patients through Lilly Cares Foundation

Who is eligible for Lilly Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program (Pemetrexed)?

Accepted insurance: uninsured. Not eligible: medicaid. Income limit: Must meet household income guidelines.

Patient or caregiver? Your infusion center's financial counselor can enroll you — or call the program at 800-545-6962.