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What is a good substitute for Advair? I've been taking Advair successfully for adult-onset asthma?
Posted 8 Jan 2013 by • 18 answers
... since roughly 2001. Medicare switched me to a new plan for 2013, since my old plan's prices have gone way up (I get extra help, due to finances, so money IS a big issue). Unfortunately, my new plan does not cover Advair, and I'm clueless as to what else will work in maintaining the ...
How do I find a pain management doctor who will prescribe opoids when other methods are unsuccessful
Posted 16 Dec 2011 by • 12 answers
Other methods have been tried - corticosteroid injections and now they will attempt a nerve block. I just sent a message to my doctor to get the details regarding this. My insurance (MediCare/MediCal) limits things like acupuncture for pain management so I am concerned because my current pain ...
Can Amlodipine 10mg tablets be cut in half? (to equal a 5mg dose)?
Posted 6 Sep 2015 by • 1 answer
I am currently taking 10mg amlodipine daily and the dosage needs to be reduced. I am also in dire straits financially and am very adept with a pill cutter. Being in the 'donut hole' on Medicare, which is my only coverage doesn't help either. Plus I believe that I am having side ...
Why is MoviPrep so darned expensive?
Posted 9 Apr 2013 by • 4 answers
My pharmacist told me the price (without insurance) was $87.50! I nearly swallowed my tongue! That is outrageous! And the only insurance I have is Medicare and a supplement. If they don't pay, I will have to skip the colonoscopy. I am on a very fixed income. What have some of you had to pay ...
I too, have Hep C and need Harvoni. I am on Medicare but cannot afford Part D so I have no?
Posted 2 Mar 2018 by • 2 answers
prescription coverage at all. I have known that i have hep c for 3 yrs but cannot afford the treatment and i don't want to die from it. Is there any help available for those in my position? ( my sole income is social security which isn't even enough to live on). Thank you in advance for ...
I have lost enamel and have rotten front teeth due to medication over the years.
Posted 18 Mar 2018 by • 0 answers
Aspirin. metoprolol and clonidine daily for a lot of years if I have a doctor attest to this would Medicare pay for dentures as most of my teeth need to be extracted
Do you have a program for people who can't afford their medication not covered by insurance?
Posted 17 Mar 2018 by • 0 answers
I am trying to get your Lidocaine Patch 5% for my severe spinal stenosis, but Medicare/ Medicaid NY will not cover, they say my condition does not warrant it! I first got it in March of 2017 with no problem, it helped, but now they won't cover the new prescription. I only used it on ...
Zejula - How are people affording Zeula?
Posted 7 Feb 2018 by • 1 answer
The "street" price for this drug is about $16,000 a month. If you're on Medicare and you have supplemental drug coverage the best price I've seen is $3500 for the first 30 days (depending on how much deductible you have left for the year) then minimally $755 a month after that. ...
I have taken Premarin 1.25 tablets for 29 years. What would happen if I just quit?
Posted 1 Jan 2018 by • 1 answer
I have taken Premarin 1.25 since I was 36 years old and had a hysterectomy. I am now 65 years old and facing very high costs of this medication through my Medicare & Suppliment insurance, Humana. Can I just quit this drug now that I'm 65? If so... will there be side affects... and what ...
Does any one know who will pay for my Seroquel?
Posted 5 Nov 2017 by • 4 answers
Can’t buy my medicines need help paying for them. No insurance or Medicaid nor Medicare and money to buy that or my Depokote. I really need my medicines. The only income I have is SNAP benefits of $194 a month. I have both scripts sitting at CVS and can buy them.
Votrient - Can you get this anywhere or does this have to come from the compound pharmacies ?
Posted 6 Dec 2017 by • 0 answers
My mom needs to start treatments this week and I have been told three different amounts 2,488.00 for a 30 day supply to 11,215.00 for a 30 day supply they have Medicare and cignea plus a pharmacy card. Please help me? Desperate Daughter, Texas
How do I find a Medicare plan that covers my Botox distonia treatments?
Posted 25 Nov 2017 by • 0 answers
Are there any programs that I can use to get my Viberzi when my Medicare and Medicaid will not cove?
Posted 8 Nov 2017 by • 0 answers
What medicare plan has Trulicity in its formulary?
Posted 13 Oct 2017 by • 0 answers
Dupixent - How do you get 0 copay for Duxipent? I am on Medicare and my prescription plan is...
Posted 22 Aug 2017 by • 0 answers
... Humana?
