Forteo has been prescribed for my treatment of osteoporosis. My question is : isn't it expensive and did medicare/medicaid pay for the drug? I have not had this question answered by anyone. Could someone help me out on this, please?
I am a 69 year female and would like an answer to the following-?
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- 8 weeks ago by smithers58
- Topics:
- forteo, osteoporosis
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Answers (3)
You need to check with the Dr who prescribed it - he/she will have to recommend you. I do not know how it works but If you are on medicare and medicade and cannot take other osteo meds there is a good chance it can be paid for except for a co-pay each month. The drug company says it also has help available and to contact them directly for information. Hope that helps.
Yes, it is very expensive. I just checked on it for my mother in law and it was $850.22 after her AARP medicare prescription insurance. The insurance would pay $1660.96 of the total price of $2511.18 for 3 month supply. Which she could not afford, so I am applying for their Patient Assistance Program, which looks promising. Hope this helps.
