# Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation > Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation, Inc. (NPAF) is an independent, non-profit organization that provides Novartis medications free of cost to eligible patients in the United States or a US Territory who cannot afford the cost, are uninsured or have government insurance, and meet income guidelines. - URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/novartis-ag - Logo: https://logo.clearbit.com/https://pap.novartis.com/ - Slug: novartis-ag - BAI Score: 44/100 - Archetype: Challenger - Category: Healthcare - Last Analyzed: July 26, 2026 ## Buyer Intent Signals Problems: Direct pharmacy negotiation/discounts: Patients attempt to negotiate lower prices or seek direct discounts from pharmacies or hospitals, or utilize discount cards, without a structured patient assista | General medication assistance non-profits: Patients seek help from broader non-profit organizations that offer financial assistance for medications across various manufacturers, not specific to Novart | Foregoing medication: Patients are unable to afford necessary Novartis medications and forgo treatment due to cost barriers. Solutions: Novartis patient assistance program | Free Novartis medication | NPAF eligibility requirements