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High Cost Of Telaprevir
This isn't a question, just a heads up. My wife is about to begin the triple treatment for her type 1a HCV. The doctor seemed more exceed about the Incivek as opposed to the Victrelis treatment. I checked with my insurance provider and was assured that they cover the Incivek 100%. Got back to the doctor and told her we're set for take-off. The meds are to be delivered today. I spoke with the pharmacist and he voiced some concerns about my ability to cover the extreme cost. I have a plan were I pay up front and am reimbursed. The cost for one month Incivek in Canada $14000 + 2000$ for the Pegasus. Now I need to scramble to find the finances to cover the cost and then hope the turn-around time with the insurance is under a month or I'll be totally screwed next month. Maybe she should have chosen the Victrelis. The cost would have been split over more weeks that way. Beware.
That is great news. It's a huge chunk of change to not have to worry about. Hopefully your reimbursement will coincide with your next refill so you can use the same funds.
Received notification from my insurance company they've approved the entire amount of almost $16000. That's a weight off my shoulders and on my birthday too!
Thanks Dee. We've picked up the script, maxed out my credit card. I've sent in my claim form. I hope that the insurance company doesn't renege now when they see the amount and I hope it turns around in time for the next one. I'll definitely be needing a back-up plan.
Hi if you are in a bind the drug companies can help.
Vertex helped me with my copays for Incivek
Then I received help with Pegintron and riba
I wish you the best, it is a lot of money
I am not sure I could have done it without their help. When you figure in all the lotions potions and prescriptions for side effects it gets even more expensive
Good luck
Vertex helped me with my copays for Incivek
Then I received help with Pegintron and riba
I wish you the best, it is a lot of money
I am not sure I could have done it without their help. When you figure in all the lotions potions and prescriptions for side effects it gets even more expensive
Good luck
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