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Same med a month ago was $30. This is with insurance. I am so sick of fighting for our benefit every time we need to use it. Healthcare is so messed up in our country. Even for those with insurance. #dontgetsick Send funny pics so this doesn't set the tone for the night. #health #money
nursesalt
SlutacularMuffin
I had a stomach infection which caused a lot of vomitting. Now have teeth problems. 7k to fix it all. 5k after insruance. Yaaaaay
Straiza
what the f***....pay like $5 for most meds in Australia if you're not earning enough at work/don't have work and are on centrelink (dole)
cantthinkofaclevernameatm
#Canadafuckyeah
metallumberjack
our only shitty thing is the long wait times in hospitals but other than that no complaints
Ebambs
As a CMA, I deal w/ ins companies all the time to try and get meds covered for people. It has become RIDICULOUS.
Ebambs
To have to show proof someone needs omeprazole is fucking stupid as hell.
Ebambs
OP, please make sure your PCP's office is actually doing prior auths for her medications.
aishamaria
I have to pay about $300 a month for my RX because it's not "preventative"
wallace1212155772
I'm on over 20 meds a month. My cost is about $200 or so. But when my insurance lapsed a month I paid $4000 for my meds. Yea it sucks ass
PreciousPotato
Woah, dude. How's your liver?
wallace1212155772
Honestly my liver is 100% ok
PreciousPotato
Yes! I mean, ok, you're a total stranger to me, but I'm still glad that it can keep up with all those meds. :D One trouble less.
englishmaninnm
"Yeah, maybe you'll have to sacrifice your money to iPhone purchase to afford those medical costs."
CharlesOConnor
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IWannaMemeWithSomebody
Call around to other pharmacies. My husband had a prescription that was $800 at one, 250 at another, and $13 at Costco. Seriously.
jayhawker33
Yes. Price matching is much better for the pharmacy and the patient than the sketchy discount cards
Jowler
@Op leave the us and Come to Australia it might actually be cheaper.
oddmog
Australia is going full American these days. 12 times the average income for the average place in Sydney and healthcare is being dismantled.
JakalSwitch
Schizo medicine is $1000. For one of my 5 medications. I hit my deductible, and out-of-pocket by Feb every year. I feel ya brother!
fr1080f
I pay about the same in full every month, even in Canada.
thebluewaffle
I just gotta say, kudos to you for paying out of pocket and staying on your meds
JakalSwitch
Thank you. I'm the rare high-functioning schizophrenic, so I get by. But it's... it's hard. It hit 3 years ago, and it's so wildly different
Radcliffelookalike
Given the condition and the price of meds it's quite admirable that you earn enough to afford it. Should be more affordable of course.
JakalSwitch
It hit my last semester of college. I'm high-functioning, but most days I barely feel like it. At least meds gimme a bit of life to keep!
TwoVhsCopiesOfGoodfellas
You mean the meds that help you keep you a part of functioning society are priced almost out of your reach? What the almighty fuck
sillyowo
Like that with lots of drugs not just those and not just in America
128butts
'MURCA
Flyndaran
Relative only gets schizophrenia meds in prison. Not having them makes him do something that gets him sent back, then out, then in, then...
mallywanders
Sounds even sadder than women who go to jail for prostitution, gain weight, get out, and prostitute to get drugs to lose weight, then for
mallywanders
More drugs to forget the prostitution they have ti prostitute themselves more in a vicious cycle.
needleandstrawberries
How come America is so behind when it comes to healthcare? (Australian here)
BucketsOfBearBait
It's really complicated- most don't realize that if their taxes go up, their monthly insurance bills will go down (education here is 1/?
BucketsOfBearBait
also sub-standard) -- Aaand the people that make the laws are convinced (bribed) by lobbyists to pass laws in favor of insurance 2/?
BucketsOfBearBait
companies. Really that's just the tip of it. Dan Carlin has a really good episode of Common Sense (a podcast) about it that's more in depth
128butts
Because America has to be special, we can't adopt good ideas that work everywhere else because that would be ~socialism~
Ahhhjammit
I go to Canada to get my insulin. Even with insurance, it's about $100 every 3-4 weeks.
sonnydojo
Had to stop taking my psych meds because I can no longer afford them nor insurance. May as well just become homeless & get it over with.
128butts
That really sucks. I'd be screwed without my psych meds. Are you able to move to a state with better insurance options for low income ppl?
PreciousPotato
Well, when I ever stop taking mine in a year or so, I'll make sure to still get them and send them to you. :) Though, what do you need? /1
PreciousPotato
Might be the wrong stuff. And how much do they cost you, I never know actual prices here in Germany, just pay my 10€ for a 100-pack.
sonnydojo
Haha, thanks! I was on a lot of stuff, & i'm in the US so i'm not sure it would work. Didn't help much anyhow. Would love to be in Europe.
PreciousPotato
Aren't there cheaper meds with the same active components? Generica? What do you need, if you don't mind me asking?
sonnydojo
I was on Cymbalta, Buspar, Gabapentin, & Propranolol. I've been on cheaper stuff before, but it's all kinda pricey without insurance.
sonnydojo
Plus, the biggest hurdle really is the $150-$300 just to see a psychiatrist around here.
squijig
That is very scary. Where do you live? And what have you tried in terms of financial assistance from the state/drug companies/federally qual
sonnydojo
Florida, it's not a kind state to people in need. I filed for disability, but was rejected (common) so i'm not sure about a next step.
squijig
ified health centers near you/anything else? I truly hope you are able to find a solution.
amglasgow
Maybe you need preauthorization? Or they changed their formulary?
the1truemorty
We actually did call for pricing ahead of time. They provided incorrect info to us. There is no recourse just a plastic "sorry".
jayhawker33
Yeah they probably just quoted the copay from last time thinking it would be the same. But there is not much they can do if the ins wont pay
squijig
Which drug was it, only if you don't mind me asking?
squijig
Also, it sounds like you may need to meet your yearly deductible, from the small amount of information I have from this post. Either way, I
squijig
think insurance can do some shady things sometimes
SenpaiJay
The pharmaceutical industry is a shady business... from manufactures down to owners.. marking up prices of the drug when it really costs $1
squijig
I think it depends on who exactly, but you aren't wrong. I know of some independent owners who just try to keep their doors open. I don't li
squijig
ke how pharmacies can be owned by business people, who then just employ pharmacists to work there. The price mark-up is real though. Pharmac
squijig
y benefit managers are being put in the spotlight right now. They are even shadier and there's almost no regulations on them currently.
LVL80CatLady
Lyrica would cost me 600$ if my doctor had not called the insurance company :/
jayhawker33
Well what's the medicine? Usually there are cheaper alternatives for most. Unless it's a rare problem
the1truemorty
Thanks for all the insight you guys. Although it sucks it's good to know we are not the only ones in this boat. The funny pics cheered us up
quantfysik
You need a donation? I'll send a few dollars over, guessing this is in America...
HeelsAndHockey
ill send you my PayPal if you want to help pay for my antidepressants
quantfysik
Absolutely!
HeelsAndHockey
DM me if your serious! I'll tell you my entire sob story.
Zootsoot
Yeah. I lost an asthma inhaler once. The pharmacy demanded $300 to.replace it. Insurance bud of mine says real cost is $1.
jayhawker33
Sorry, no inhaler costs $1 for the pharmacy. Cheapest is the rescue albuterol inhalers for about 50. All other scheduled ones cost $$$
adritha
Sorry, but it's not the pharmacy's fault the insurance won't pay for it. If it happens again call the ins for a lost rx override
Zootsoot
I never, ever blame the pharmacy. Those folks are my friends, and I know it's not their fault.
nameisunavailable
Really? I take albuterol and it costs me $50, are you taking something else?
Zootsoot
No, the $1 was the wholesale cost per inhaler for the insurance company. This was a lost steroid inhaler I needed to replace.
nameisunavailable
That is what I meant, albuterol is the steroid inhaler, It costs me $50 to get it from the pharmacy. was wondering what inhaler costs $300
Zootsoot
Albuterol is a bronchial dialator, also known as your "rescue inhaler". The steroid is a slower acting anti-inflammatory 1/2
Zootsoot
And can be MUCH more expensive. I seem to remember that it was $300 to replace an advair I had lost, and they wanted the 2/3
Woodsy1984
You could get re-married for less
punlaoghaire
NHS prescription in England has gone up by 20p to £8.60 per item. In Wales and Scotland there is no charge.
thewalkendude
They're free if you are on benefits, over 60, under 16, pregnant or have an exemption. You can also buy a 12 month certificate for £104
SketchNI
No charge in Northern Ireland either
nursesalt
So that's how you've kept them in the kingdom.
Innoculo
Yeah, may be expensive here but my daughter would be in BAD shape on British NHS. I've read the post of Brit parents.
oddmog
How so? Americans routinely get gouged on medications so even if the medications are not on NHS you'd still pay less.
Innoculo
My daughter has a rare disease. Brits wait a year or more to see the specialist. Meds are not the issue. Time is.
oddmog
You're telling me there's no wait time where you are? Specialists are specialised so there's normally a wait time of months no matter where.
thecatfromjapan
How so? Meds are basically free regardless of diagnosis and you're rarely told to change unless adverse effects.
Innoculo
Daughter has rare disease. Brit parents with kids with the same disease wait year or more to see their specialist for vague answers/help.
128butts
Just an anecdote but a 'murcan friend of mine was in Scotland for a year and had a hell of a time getting pillz he needed to function
128butts
idk if it's easier for citizens
oddmog
It's considered a value of citizenship, same thing with not claiming food stamps as a tourist; you have to be a citizen.
128butts
Yeah but aside from the question of who pays, it should be POSSIBLE for postdocs (not tourist per se) to get pills
thecatfromjapan
There are circumstances wherein you HAVE to pay and wait for treatment if you're not a citizen. It's not always free for everyone.
ZipperKopf
No person should have needed healthcare withheld becuase they can't pay for it. That's the definition of wrong.
Flyndaran
My diabetes strips and meds are given by family. Haven't had dental work in many years. Can't see a therapist, etc. etc. etc.
brucewaynesbeefburritos
Should implies an obligation. Don't put your obligation on me.
noxiousSaucyBeast
That's the everyday here for many of us in the US
BucketsOfBearBait
Indeed- I've been maintaining shoulder pain for years through stretching and massage because I can't afford the scans. I've had days 1/?
BucketsOfBearBait
when I couldn't focus through it- and just recently had one day when I couldn't even pick up my newborn. Massage- something considered 2/?
BucketsOfBearBait
a luxury, was cheaper than going through the process of figuring out what is wrong. This is with $600-a-month insurance through my employer.
xenburnn
the united states pays more per capita than anyone else but gets so so so much less
jayhawker33
I would argue that we probably get more. But we are indeed having to pay more to get it. And it helps out the rest of the world too
xenburnn
You could, beliefs aren't always guided by reality. The strawmen you'd need to defend that position are fairly obvious.
jayhawker33
I haven't misconstrued your opinion, so there is no straw man at the present. I simply think your view is incorrect and provided extra info
HoneyBunchesOfStoats
People assume that because we're paying more we must be getting something better. Good luck trying to tell them they're getting conned.
whattodo
As an American living out of US. To hell with US insurance companies. There is a better way.
RoseFaery
Because lobbying
paddleup
People are brainwashed here into thinking large businesses are looking out for the common person and that socialism is a bad thing
sheshazelnuts
I've been using an app called GoodRx. It shows you the price at several local pharmacies so you can compare - could help.
sheshazelnuts
Also
adritha
However, those don't work with insurance billed too, and they don't pay very well on name brand meds, which based on price, this probably is
jayhawker33
That's because goodrx doesn't ever "pay" anything. Its just a card that "lowers" the price and collects fees and your information
jayhawker33
Please just ask the pharmacy to price match them or another store if possible. Goodrx is the devil
KristofferRudolfson
i have literally never paid more than 10€ for any medication. most expensive is anti baby pill for my so. its about 15€ a month.
KristofferRudolfson
bullshit. it's 10€.
PreciousPotato
Ah, German, too?
KristofferRudolfson
natürlich ;)
PreciousPotato
Wenn ich mir vorstelle, dass ich schon froh darüber bin, dass sie die Praxisgebühr wieder abgeschafft haben... war mir echt zu blöd, /1
PreciousPotato
ständig 10€ extra zu zahlen nur um ein Folgerezept zu bekommen. Würde mich aber trotzdem interessieren, wie hoch die Kosten für /2
thefuckwouldiwantacaravanthatsgotnofuckinwheels
yeah dude, my mum pays about the same monthly for migraine meds, and people wonder why they sell their damn opiates
squijig
truth
the1truemorty
Sorry to hear about your mom. Hope she gets well.
orbitn
TBF i'd sell a kidney for my prescription imitrex tablets rather than get the shot, which hurts like 50000 pissed off hornets.
Keepcalmandfapfapfapfap
Well here in Bulgaria we have a medicine called Imigran (uses sumatriptan like imitrex) and it costs like 4$ and it holds 2 tables each 1/
Keepcalmandfapfapfapfap
box. I believe I need doctors prescription but some pharmacy might give it without. Can you get stuff like that in your mail? 2/2
orbitn
It's actually not that expensive here if you have insurance; it's more a statement on that bloody awful shot
hoityness
Not sure if you're up for it. I get constant migraines and so I got a cannabis card and ordered some topica. It works for me and it's $20
damien309
I get migraines a lot and since I live in Washington, I figured I'd try weed to help when I had one. Didn't do shit for it. =(
thefuckwouldiwantacaravanthatsgotnofuckinwheels
she's a brainwashed baby boomer who won't even try it because it's a "drug no matter what people say"
uberarticuno
But... Surely what she's taking is a drug?
thefuckwouldiwantacaravanthatsgotnofuckinwheels
yeah that's the sad part, can't see in front of their fucking faces i blame nixon
128butts
Subhallucinogenic doses of LSD are also known to abort migraines.
hellifiknowwhatsgoingon
Supposedly helps with anxiety and depression too.
thefuckwouldiwantacaravanthatsgotnofuckinwheels
to be clear she does not sell hers
asdfertjryjre
Shame, she could make a lot of money doing that.
UpvoteCharlie
rainbowabsolutglass
Well that answers my question
jad092
Migraines suck mine last 12-15 hours and i have been getting them since 3rd grade. If you can fall asleep through the pain its easier.
Chameleonis
Good guy @Op for not blaming the pharmacy. As a CPT, you won't believe the amount of people who think pharmacies control insurance companies
SenpaiJay
We're the middle men.... patients don't understand >.<
jayhawker33
Not even the middle anymore. The last rung on the ladder before the ground. And people complain about the person throwing poop from the top