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Posted by Chris O on April 6, 2014, at 18:34:11
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain!, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 6, 2014, at 10:06:57
Wow. So that's about $20, I think. That's the price it should be with insurance here. The $7,000 a year my wife and I pay for our health insurance coverage should cover that, but I guess not.
Posted by LouisianaSportsman on April 6, 2014, at 21:51:37
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » ed_uk2010, posted by Chris O on April 6, 2014, at 18:34:11
Cost of my meds without insurance in Louisiana, United States according to GoodRX. I am using the lowest cash price I can find:
Adderall IR $93.00
Aplenzin $1,186.00
Brintellix $245.00
Lamictal $146.00
Latuda $801.00
Nuvigil $594.00
Neurontin $77.00
Trokendi XR $483.00
Xanax XR $65.00Total: $3,690/month
I'm not sure if this is an affordable remedy for a patient without insurance who suffers from mental health issues and that is very sad.
It would cost $44,280 a year to maintain on my medicine regimen. (using the lowest cash value found on GoodRx)
Posted by LouisianaSportsman on April 6, 2014, at 21:54:33
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain!, posted by LouisianaSportsman on April 6, 2014, at 21:51:37
> Cost of my meds without insurance in Louisiana, United States according to GoodRX. I am using the lowest cash price I can find:
>
> Adderall IR $93.00
> Aplenzin $1,186.00
> Brintellix $245.00
> Lamictal $146.00
> Latuda $801.00
> Nuvigil $594.00
> Neurontin $77.00
> Trokendi XR $483.00
> Xanax XR $65.00
>
> Total: $3,690/month
>
> I'm not sure if this is an affordable remedy for a patient without insurance who suffers from mental health issues and that is very sad.
>
> It would cost $44,280 a year to maintain on my medicine regimen. (using the lowest cash value found on GoodRx)Need to remove the Aplenzin since I won't have that next month.
Monthly cost: $2,504
Yearly cost: $30,048While I could afford this, I definitely would not want to lol.
Posted by Phillipa on April 6, 2014, at 22:58:18
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain!, posted by LouisianaSportsman on April 6, 2014, at 21:54:33
Majority of folks can't afford this. So what do they do? If own anything can't get help from drug companies. So don't even go there then. Phillipa
Posted by Chris O on April 7, 2014, at 0:22:03
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain!, posted by LouisianaSportsman on April 6, 2014, at 21:54:33
Wow, that's an extremely disturbing (and bleakly hilarious) statistic. You could afford this? If you don't my asking, what do you do for living? I envy your economic "functionality." I wish one of these meds would allow me to get my brain together enough to guide myself into a functional career. As it stands, I am endlessly dependent on the "kindness" of others (well, my wife, at least) for almost everything I have. And as a man, it humiliates me to my core.
Chris
Posted by herpills on April 7, 2014, at 12:43:02
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » LouisianaSportsman, posted by Phillipa on April 6, 2014, at 22:58:18
> Majority of folks can't afford this. So what do they do? If own anything can't get help from drug companies. So don't even go there then. Phillipa
Not true. Almost every single brand psych med I have taken I've been able to get from the drug companies for free. It's quite easy to apply and people should be more aware of this option. My income is on the low end but I'm not poor. I own over $20,000 of equipment for my job but its not like they make you sell that kind of stuff to qualify.
These programs ask about if your insurance covers the med, and of course there is an income limit to qualify, but my experience has shown you don't have to be super poor to qualify. If I remember correctly I was on Abilify and you could make up to like $32,000/year and still qualify. These programs are not just for the destitute. herpills
Posted by herpills on April 7, 2014, at 12:48:36
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain!, posted by LouisianaSportsman on April 6, 2014, at 21:54:33
> > Cost of my meds without insurance in Louisiana, United States according to GoodRX. I am using the lowest cash price I can find:
> >
> > Adderall IR $93.00
> > Aplenzin $1,186.00
> > Brintellix $245.00
> > Lamictal $146.00
> > Latuda $801.00
> > Nuvigil $594.00
> > Neurontin $77.00
> > Trokendi XR $483.00
> > Xanax XR $65.00
> >
> > Total: $3,690/month
> >
> > I'm not sure if this is an affordable remedy for a patient without insurance who suffers from mental health issues and that is very sad.
> >
> > It would cost $44,280 a year to maintain on my medicine regimen. (using the lowest cash value found on GoodRx)
>
> Need to remove the Aplenzin since I won't have that next month.
>
> Monthly cost: $2,504
> Yearly cost: $30,048
>
> While I could afford this, I definitely would not want to lol.
>I don't know what your income is, but there are programs from the drug companies and you could probably get at least Brintellex, Latuda, and Lamictal for free.
You could also switch to Wellbutrin, is Aplenzin really that much better??
Posted by herpills on April 7, 2014, at 12:57:39
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » LouisianaSportsman, posted by herpills on April 7, 2014, at 12:48:44
I've used this site many times, www.needymeds.org they have links to all the drug manufactures patient assistant programs. It shows you what drugs each program covers and you can download the applications. Great site I highly recommend it to anyone who can't afford their meds!
Posted by Chris O on April 7, 2014, at 13:58:26
In reply to www.needymeds.org, posted by herpills on April 7, 2014, at 12:57:39
Hey, thanks for that, herpills.
Chris
Posted by Phillipa on April 7, 2014, at 20:18:07
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » Phillipa, posted by herpills on April 7, 2014, at 12:43:02
I once applied and was turned down because own a home with no mortgage? And savings account? Income didn't seem to matter as don't work retired now. Phillipa
Posted by Chris O on April 7, 2014, at 23:36:32
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » herpills, posted by Phillipa on April 7, 2014, at 20:18:07
Hey, Phillipa:
Yeah, I looked at Takeda's discount program. It only applies to people with no insurance, and who are 300% below poverty (or something insane like that). What a joke! I mean, just because I have insurance (through my wife), I'm supposed to be able to afford $154 a month for a prescription? That's reasonable?
Chris
Posted by herpills on April 8, 2014, at 12:00:36
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » Phillipa, posted by Chris O on April 7, 2014, at 23:36:32
> Hey, Phillipa:
>
> Yeah, I looked at Takeda's discount program. It only applies to people with no insurance, and who are 300% below poverty (or something insane like that). What a joke! I mean, just because I have insurance (through my wife), I'm supposed to be able to afford $154 a month for a prescription? That's reasonable?
>
> Chris:-/ Sorry to hear it didn't work out. I feel bad if I gave you false hope.
My feeling is...these programs are going to be modifying their eligibility requirements due to the Affordable Care Act. Now that everyone is required to obtain insurance or pay a fine, I would think they would look at whether the insurance you *do* have would cover it, along with income verification.
300% of poverty line for a 2 member household (I don't know what your situation) is about $45,000/yr. I wouldn't have any problem paying $154 for a med if I made that much...but cost of living in my area is low...and I don't have any dependents... herpills
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 8, 2014, at 14:19:44
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » ed_uk2010, posted by Chris O on April 6, 2014, at 18:34:11
> Wow. So that's about $20, I think. That's the price it should be with insurance here. The $7,000 a year my wife and I pay for our health insurance coverage should cover that, but I guess not.
Hi Chris. £8.05 is only about $13.40. People think this is expensive.
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 8, 2014, at 14:23:04
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » Phillipa, posted by Chris O on April 7, 2014, at 23:36:32
> Hey, Phillipa:
>
> Yeah, I looked at Takeda's discount program. It only applies to people with no insurance, and who are 300% below poverty (or something insane like that). What a joke! I mean, just because I have insurance (through my wife), I'm supposed to be able to afford $154 a month for a prescription? That's reasonable?
>
> ChrisNo one here has to pay more than about £100 per year for prescriptions (about $170), unless they choose to get private (non-NHS) treatment. Some things are expensive over here though...
Posted by Chris O on April 8, 2014, at 16:18:32
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » Chris O, posted by herpills on April 8, 2014, at 12:00:36
I guess I'm in kind of a gray area financially as my wife is the one making the main income right now. And, on paper, it looks like the two of us together have a decent income. However, we are trying to start a business as well, which has pretty much eaten up any "free/extra" money. (It sounds a lot more ambitious than it is, not driven by me at all, as I could not handle that.) Despite my wife's income--and since she has invested so much of it into starting this new business--there's really not much left for the essentials. And, due to my situation, I don't have any better options right now. I would basically have to "out energy, out finance" my wife to change the way things are "run" in our household. So, basically, on paper, it looks like I have a lot more money than I do. And, my whole situation humiliates me to no end.
Anyway, I appreciate your interaction. I hope things are going well with you. I'm going through a 3-week sample of Brintellix right now to see how it works. (I'm just through the first week; not a huge difference in my anxiety yet.) If it does work, I guess I'll have to find a way to pay for it. Not seeing that as happening though.
Chris
Posted by Chris O on April 8, 2014, at 16:20:04
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » Chris O, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 8, 2014, at 14:23:04
Ed:
Thanks for interacting with me. I've always appreciated your thoughtful comments on this board. Not to open a huge discussion topic, but do you feel that the NHS system is a successful model for doing healthcare?
Posted by Phillipa on April 8, 2014, at 20:54:47
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » Chris O, posted by herpills on April 8, 2014, at 12:00:36
Going to get worse according to the man who works compiling studies for the FDA that lives near me. Even medicaire. Phillipa
Posted by Mogger on April 8, 2014, at 23:53:39
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain!, posted by LouisianaSportsman on April 6, 2014, at 21:51:37
Unbelievable. I am not the biggest fan of this site as their customer service is sub par but [xxx] gives great generic prices. They are FDA approved. They are in Kentucky.
Posted by herpills on April 9, 2014, at 11:02:20
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » herpills, posted by Phillipa on April 8, 2014, at 20:54:47
> Going to get worse according to the man who works compiling studies for the FDA that lives near me. Even medicaire. Phillipa
Worse in what ways?
Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 9, 2014, at 14:52:06
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » ed_uk2010, posted by Chris O on April 8, 2014, at 16:20:04
> Ed:
>
> Thanks for interacting with me. I've always appreciated your thoughtful comments on this board. Not to open a huge discussion topic, but do you feel that the NHS system is a successful model for doing healthcare?Erm, it can be, but not always. It can be inefficient. It leads to better treatment for those who do not have much money.
Posted by Phillipa on April 9, 2014, at 20:20:52
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » Phillipa, posted by herpills on April 9, 2014, at 11:02:20
He wasn't specific he merely said what you are receiving today is not going to be the same but worse. Phillipa
Posted by herpills on April 10, 2014, at 20:23:03
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » herpills, posted by Phillipa on April 9, 2014, at 20:20:52
I guess I don't understand.
Do you believe him?
Posted by Phillipa on April 10, 2014, at 20:41:05
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » Phillipa, posted by herpills on April 10, 2014, at 20:23:03
Yes I do. Think he was referring to all insurances not providing what they do now nor the variety of medications. And cut off ages for different proceedures. No preventive screening after a certain age different screenings for different things. Phillipa
Posted by herpills on April 11, 2014, at 4:35:47
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » herpills, posted by Phillipa on April 10, 2014, at 20:41:05
Nothing new here. Insurance companies have been changing what they cover for a LONG time. Back in 2002, my insurance wouldn't cover ANY psyc med, and actually wouldn't cover any dr appointment that was for mental health reason. This idea that things are just now starting to get worse because of "Obamacare" is ridiculous.
Posted by Phillipa on April 11, 2014, at 18:42:56
In reply to Re: Brintellix pricing: Oh, what a bargain! » Phillipa, posted by herpills on April 11, 2014, at 4:35:47
All the different insurances I had then always paid for the full appointment and for the name brand meds. Guess private insurance was better than medicaire & supplemental for sure. Covering less and less all the time. Give it another year. Phillipa
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