Harvoni - How long does it take to get this drug approved? Thank you?
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- 7 Nov 2014 by IAMMAC
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- 17 August 2017
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Approved by whom? It is approved by the FDA.
It is approved by the FDA. I received my Harvoni in the mail today.
Anybody know which insurance companies will cover Harvoni?
I have blue cross blue shield. Also qualified for a copay.
It took only 72 hours for my insurance to approve this drug and on the third day it was at my door through the Mayo Clinic..
It's great no side effects except for one headache that's it on the first day amazing we are getting cured finally...
I too agree no side effects, as yet 3 red day and I was tired first day, but a cure my goosh. Compare that to the treatment prior to this Harvoni wow, it's like from stone ages, to space age in one step! Thank you Gliad and the insight to buy Solvori (sp) and combined them to create a 100% cure rate in and around 90+% cure rate meaning no hep c virus detectable after 12 weeks in most cases and in some 24 from what we have all read.
Blue Cross Blue Shield approved Harvoni for me in 2 days. I start treatment next week. I did the triple drug treatment about 3 years ago so the idea of only headaches and fatigue sound like a walk in the park
So fortunate to be able to get this drug.
From start to getting the Harvoni in the mail was aprox 3 months.
I have Federal BC/BS and Tricare. I have been waiting 2weeks and still no word on approval or denial. Is this unusual ? Sounds like most of you got approved right away.
I have BC BS. My doc said that it would take 6-8 weeks before I heard anything and he was correct.
I am 61 years old and started attempting to get my insurance to pay since December. I was denied 3 times but on the 4th appeal they finally approved it. I'm just so happy my meds should arrive Friday or Saturday and I can start the treatment. It has been a stressful couple of months. I wish all of you success with your treatments.
A friend of mine is dealing with 3 denials from his insurance company. Is it worth it to keep appealing it? He has also been turned down by Gilead. Any suggestions?
Further Information
- Harvoni Information for Consumers
- Harvoni Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Harvoni (detailed)
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I was referring to my insurance company. Let me add this it may answer some others questions.
I am 82 I have Aetna Medicare Advantage
I found out I had Hep C from a blood test because I would get itchy, and then I would scratch the itch, and my skin would erupt in a deep red color with tiny bumb's. I was referred to a Hepatoligist, after he reviewed all the bleed tests, he asked me lots of personal questions. He told me, I could not take the long term drugs they are all toxic, and that my best bet was to try using this new drug Harvoni. He, had his office put in a request for Harvoni.
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I was told to call back in 24 hours. I called back yesterday, and I was "approved' for the Harvoni. I now, am waiting to find out how it works to get the medication.
Good Luck To All -I wish you all the same.
IAMMAC
I have Humana it was approved within a week for me, my doctor did all the insurance paper work, etc: call your doctor have them handle it
I have Blue Cross Blue Shield and have been rejected twice. Just been accepted to Harvoni support path. Waiting on pharmacy to contact me with a delivery date.
Your doctor needs to provide them with your medical history. Blood work, viral load, liver biopsy, etc. I have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and was approved immediately. Good luck.
I have a friend who has been denied twice by Blue Cross Blue Shield. When you have used the Support Path, what are the requirements and how much do they pay?
I had Hep-C for 20+ years. I am now in the Pre-stages of Cirrhosis of the liver.
However, after my one week wait to get approved for Harvoni I finally started my treatment.
Your doctor should send all pertinent information regarding your liver status as well as what will happen if you do not get the Harvoni. Meaning it will cost them more in the long run than the $94,500.00 dollars it cost for my 12 weeks treatment (84 pills in all).
After the first 4 weeks of treatment my Hep-C is no longer detectable! :-)
I realize it has a very large price tag, but it has probably extended my life, and can you really put a price tag on that?
God Bless You All, and remember to never give up!
David
So happy for you!!! Been trying to get approved myself. Its encouraging to hear insurance cos paying for treatment. Best of luck yo you.
I'm in Charlotte, nc & am looking for a good dr to help. Haven't had much luck.
Would appreciate if any1 can help. I have 1a & 1b. Was turned down 4 interferon by 4 drs in past. However a dr here wanted 2 treat me knowing it was 2 toxic. Need 2 find a dr I can trust.