Sovaldi Price increase?

[Upbeat]

I received my new script today and noticed the price listed this month was $33,600  In past scripts it showed $28,000   I was under the impression that there was pressure to lower the cost.  Thank god for the help of the foundation.

[heart_in_the_keyes]

I've noted it at $32,000....don't hold your breath on it going down for quite a while.

[JimmyMose]

Have you asked why?  How many pills are listed for each one. Maybe monthly billed for first 28 and then next more or some other charge is included?

[Upbeat]

No did not ask why.  When I attemped to refill today I was told my Foundation money had run out and the cost was about a grand.  I said now wait a minute I am in catastrophic coverage and it should be covered.  That is when I learned that when you get out of the Donut hole and into catastrophic it really isn't all covered at that point. It looks like you become responsible for 5% of drug costs. I was shocked I always assumed you didn't pay anything after you hit catastrophic. I was able to get an additional grant of 7 grand.  I hope this 7 grand goes farther than the 3 months the first one did.

[hepc4Sandi]

On my Vons Pharmacy receipt, the cash price (which I didn't pay) was $36,540.00 per month (28 pills). The submitted amount to my insurance was $33,614.99, and what the Tricare amount allowed was $28,341.85. My co-pay was $17. So go figure, the amounts are so all over the place it is crazy, like Monopoly money. They billed per month.

[JimmyMose]

If it's $28,000  for 28  Well if my calculation is correct 5% of $1000 is $50
7000/50 means you have about a 140 days

If it's $36,540 for 28 then 5% is about $65 and roughly 107 days or some where between that and 140.

Guess the best hope would be to stay undetected and receive a successful transplant by then or shortly after.  If your financial situation becomes more difficult, hopefully some other assistance program can help or a friend who would surprise you by hosting a benefit event..

I wish and pray for the best.