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dixiegrrrrl

(60,011 posts)
Thu Sep 15, 2016, 03:36 PM Sep 2016

You know how expensive drugs are, esp. cancer drugs?...... I found a way around that.

I will taking an anti cancer pill once a day for up to 5 years or even longer.

The cost for name brand pills is around $600 for a supply of 30 tablets.

The cost for generic is 300.00 to 450.00, depending on what pharmacy in town. Cash price, we have no drug insurance.

Bought them today for $21.49, 30 days supply, using an online GoodRx.com coupon which Wal-Mart honors.
Even the pharmacy assist. could not believe the price, she and Mr. Dixie were sharing amazement.
I am stunned that something that sounded too good to be true actually worked.

We can afford this treatment, at least for now.

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You know how expensive drugs are, esp. cancer drugs?...... I found a way around that. (Original Post) dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 OP
That is wonderful news. In_The_Wind Sep 2016 #1
Wow! PennyK Sep 2016 #2
If you have deductibles or co-pays with your meds, dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 #3
Thanks PennyK Sep 2016 #4
Even with insurance you can apply for assistance in some cases ... slipslidingaway Sep 2016 #5
Filling out the forms today for the assistance. dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 #6
Hoping this all went well and that you can relax a little on the cost front ... slipslidingaway Sep 2016 #7

PennyK

(2,313 posts)
2. Wow!
Thu Sep 15, 2016, 04:16 PM
Sep 2016

Good work! I have seen the GoodRx site, not for me since I have a Medicare Part D plan, but excellent for you! I've found that Wal-mart's drug prices are much lower than my local Walgreens, and I've begun going there for anything other than emergencies, since it's a bigger drive. like my Emend, anti-nausea med, was about $75 cheaper. When I start Xarelto in two weeks, that's where I'll go.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,011 posts)
3. If you have deductibles or co-pays with your meds,
Thu Sep 15, 2016, 05:04 PM
Sep 2016

You might find buying them for cash will cost less than using your insurance.
This has been true for several people I know.
Of course, that does not mean all meds will be cheaper, but still, worth a look at the discount site to see...cain't hurt.

PennyK

(2,313 posts)
4. Thanks
Thu Sep 15, 2016, 05:57 PM
Sep 2016

I went to their site and checked. I see it wouldn't really have been cheaper for me. But it was smart of you to suggest that I look. I priced my two breathing drugs too. All about the same (in one case, a bit more). What a dumb system we have in this country. Thanks, GWB.

slipslidingaway

(21,210 posts)
5. Even with insurance you can apply for assistance in some cases ...
Sat Sep 17, 2016, 01:23 AM
Sep 2016

an over 3K a month drug we pay under $50. a month, but that first month is a killer, until you meet your deductible, then it slowly gets better. Try going to the drug company for assistance.

Good to know, thank you!





dixiegrrrrl

(60,011 posts)
6. Filling out the forms today for the assistance.
Sat Sep 17, 2016, 09:50 AM
Sep 2016

and hopefully picking up a 90 days supply of the meds at another drug store for 40.00, in a few hours.

slipslidingaway

(21,210 posts)
7. Hoping this all went well and that you can relax a little on the cost front ...
Thu Sep 22, 2016, 12:01 AM
Sep 2016

there are enough other worries!

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