Chronic constipation affects more than just physical comfort. When prescription costs add financial stress to daily discomfort, treatment becomes another burden.
The Rx Advocates connect patients to manufacturer Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs) that replace unpredictable retail costs with fixed monthly fees. Our team manages enrollment so you can focus on symptom relief.
What is the Trulance Patient Assistance Program?
Pharmaceutical companies establish patient assistance programs for individuals who can’t afford necessary medications. The Trulance program offers continuous prescription access rather than short-term savings from coupons or discount cards.
Our team links patients to these manufacturer-operated initiatives. We collaborate with you and your healthcare providers to prepare application materials, then deliver them to the pharmaceutical companies administering these programs. We follow up consistently to track applications through processing stages. After approval, we handle ongoing refills to prevent treatment interruptions. We work with more than 100 pharmaceutical companies operating programs for over 800 FDA-approved medications.
Satisfying income criteria doesn’t automatically guarantee acceptance since manufacturers evaluate every application before making final enrollment decisions.
How to Qualify
Programs use income caps and residency status to determine who qualifies for medication support. We examine your financial details against these requirements to identify eligibility.
Typical income limits include:
- Individuals qualify if they earn up to $40,000 annually
- Couples qualify if they earn up to $60,000 annually
- Larger families qualify if they earn up to $100,000 annually
- U.S. residency and a valid prescription
Each manufacturer designs unique program standards, so Trulance eligibility may differ from requirements for other medications. Get in touch and we’ll review your circumstances against current thresholds.
Cost of Trulance
with The Rx Advocates
The monthly service fee depends on the number of medications you take. For example:
$80 / Month
$90 / Month
$100 / Month
$110 / Month
NOTE: In addition to our monthly service fee, we charge a one-time enrollment fee of $35.
Our service is month-to-month, so if you’re not happy with it, you may cancel at any time.
The Rx Advocates Can Help Reduce Trulance Costs
We connect patients to manufacturer programs spanning more than 800 FDA-approved medications. We’re not a coupon provider, insurance company, or pharmacy discount card.
We work alongside you and your medical team to assemble applications, then submit them to pharmaceutical companies. We check in regularly to verify applications arrive and move through review. Once enrolled, we coordinate recurring refills to maintain consistent medication access.
Patients pay a one-time $35 enrollment fee, then monthly service charges based on prescription quantity. After manufacturer program approval, your medications arrive at no extra cost. Your sole expense is our monthly service fee, which stays constant regardless of retail price changes.
Cost of Trulance vs Other Options
$80.00/month
$669.65
* Source: GoodRx.com
Last Updated: September 29, 2025. Actual retail prices may vary by pharmacy and location.
Why PAPs Are Better Than Coupons
Coupons provide immediate cost reductions but include restrictions that undermine long-term reliability for patients needing ongoing CIC or IBS-C treatment. Patient assistance programs address the limitations that make coupons impractical for sustained use.
Disadvantages of coupons
- Restrictions: Eligibility criteria or redemption location limits reduce accessibility
- Copay Accumulators: Insurance plan structures may prevent coupon values from counting toward out-of-pocket maximums
- Expiration Dates: Time-limited validity creates coverage gaps when coupons expire
- Limited Coverage: Even with coupons applied, significant out-of-pocket costs often remain
Advantages of PAP through The Rx Advocates
- Fixed Monthly Cost: Stable pricing based on medication count, unaffected by retail fluctuations
- No Expiration: Continuous program access while eligibility requirements are maintained
- Direct From Manufacturer: Medications shipped through pharmaceutical company channels
- Broad Support: Access to programs covering more than 800 FDA-approved medications
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Common questions about Trulance costs and manufacturer assistance programs answered below.
With The Rx Advocates, patients pay a fixed monthly service fee, which depends on the number of medications covered.
- 1 Medication (Trulance only) – $80 per month
- 2 Medications (Trulance + 1 other) – $90 per month
- 3 Medications (Trulance + 2 others) – $100 per month
- 4+ Medications – $110 per month
Importantly, there are no hidden fees, and prices remain consistent even if retail costs fluctuate.
Trulance is expensive without assistance. Several factors affect medication pricing:
- Dosage: Prescribed strength influences total monthly expense
- Location: Geographic region affects pharmacy pricing structures
- Pharmacy: Individual store pricing creates cost variations
- Insurance Coverage: Plan details determine whether you pay full retail or reduced copays
Programs generally require annual household income under $40,000 for individuals, $60,000 for couples, or $100,000 for larger families. Since manufacturers create distinct eligibility criteria, we assess each situation individually. Contact us and we’ll determine whether your circumstances meet program requirements.
We manage the entire application cycle, including form preparation, physician coordination, and pharmaceutical company submission. After enrollment, we schedule automatic medication deliveries to ensure prescriptions arrive without reapplication. Many patients remain unaware these programs exist, while others find applications too complex to complete. We address both challenges.
About Trulance
Trulance (plecanatide) is a guanylate cyclase-C agonist. It is primarily prescribed for adults with chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) or irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C).
Mechanism of action: This medication increases fluid secretion in the intestines, promoting bowel movements. It works locally in the gastrointestinal tract to improve bowel function.
Additional uses: Prescribed specifically for CIC and IBS-C in adult patients. Dosing typically involves one tablet daily.
Form & administration: Available as oral tablets taken once daily. Can be taken with or without food. Swallow tablets whole with water.
Side effects:
- Common: diarrhea, abdominal distension, flatulence, abdominal tenderness.
- Serious: severe diarrhea leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
Warning: contraindicated in pediatric patients under 6 years due to serious dehydration risk; avoid in patients with known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction; inform doctor if diarrhea becomes severe or persistent.
Get Started Today
Living with chronic digestive conditions is challenging enough without worrying about prescription costs. The application process for assistance programs intimidates many patients, so they never even try.
We handle the paperwork, coordinate with your doctor, and follow up with pharmaceutical companies until you’re approved. Once enrolled, your medication arrives each month at a stable price.
Contact us today to check eligibility and begin the enrollment process.
