Out of pocket

[MCBCON]

Anyone paying out of pocket for Copaxone?

[twopack]

It was someone coming through to ask for some advise about how to help a friend.  She finally reported that the supply had been re-established and the woman was back to full daily dosing.

So disability Medicare pays for Copaxone?  How does this work and are other necessary drugs covered as well?  We had a few people asking about how to afford DMDs once they were on Medicare retirement.  That discussion was here:  http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Multiple-Sclerosis/Copaxone-price/show/1049460#post_7888851
I've sure an answer here would help people as well.
Thanks!

[JaneK1975]

Mary would probably remember, as she was the one to come through with the clearest and most convincing advice against the half shots.

[JaneK1975]

Actually, I remember that there was once someone on here talking about doing a half dose one day, and the other half the next. (I didn't mean to sound like I was endorsing the idea if it came off that way). Everyone advised against it at the time, suggesting that every other day made much more sense if it was impossible to get on a regular schedule.

[Lulu54]

Nice of you to ask.  By half shots I assume Jane means doing it every other day rather than daily.  I can't imagine using only 1/2 of a syringe at a time - tht would be incredibly unsafe for a number of reasons.  

[JaneK1975]

I seem to remember someone around here taking half shots to stretch out their limited supply. Hopefully, they found some assistance to get back on track with the normal schedule.

That was a really nice thought, Mike. Wishing you the best.

[MCBCON]

I am not having problems anymore with getting Copaxone as I did before disability Medicare.

I just happen to have extra because I was given some when a friend of a friend who had MS past away and had some left over.

[saucygrl]

Call Shared Solutions.  They have a program to help with financial issues.  My co-pay was $150 a month and they helped me get it down to $35. I think they have a certain amount they will pay a year to help.

Best wishes!
Chris

[Guitar_grrrl]

I hope you aren't!  Most pharmaceutical companies have assistance programs - DO check it out!