My Humana perscription insurance has reached what they call the "donut hole"-after a certain amount of $ is paid on my scripts in less than 12 months, I have to pay 100% of the cost until it reaches $3200 or $3600.00, then they pick back up on paying for part of the cost. I have reached that limit, now I don't know how I will pay $448.71 for a 30 day supply of this medicine - is there a generic? I was told there isn't.
2006-06-09 12:20:03 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Hi,
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2006-06-12 10:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently this particular drug is not in common use. If it were, then there would be a generic.
So, because there is so little call for it, the drug companys charge a high fee for it so that they are able to recoup their investments for developing it.
I suggest you request your doctor to prescribe a different and less expensive medication that is just as effective. There must be similar drugs to treat your problem, not just this 'one'.
And, who informed you that there wasn't a generic? The druggist? The doctor?
You should be able to check it in your local library. Though I would go to a druggist and ask that they do a research for you in their list of drugs.
If your present druggist gave this information I would be leery. The druggist may be wanting to sell the more expensive product.
A previous druggist I went to was doing that to me. Needless to say, I have a new establishment where I am not being taken advantage of when I don't know the specifics.
So, ask your doctor or different druggist.
2006-06-09 13:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by jon 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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