I recently asked the specialty pharmacy my insurance carrier uses (and therefore, I must use) the retail cost of one month's supply of copaxone. I was quoted $6000. WOW!! It was about $1000 less earlier this year. Anyone else know the retail cost. (Not to be a broken record - my co-pay is 50% so I couldn't/can't afford it...)
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6000... The last statment I have was in June and it was 4200.. It time for another EOB.. I'll have to look and see what it cost now.. Have you tried to get assistance for the half you have to paylimbo land for 1 year and 4 months DX February 2012 Copaxon February 2012 for 6 months. No DMD's since.
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$3821.72 but they will not ship, so I drive to the closest Kaiser pharmacy.
$25 co-pay
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I just switched insurances so my copay was $60. Make sure you contact Shared Solutions if your copay is more than $35! They work something out with your insurance and then you only have to pay $35. BUT you have to contact them before you pick up your medicine. So I recommend calling Shared Solutions before calling in a refill.
I checked what my insurance paid and it was roughly $4200. I thought it was funny (made me roll my eyes) when someone (from my insurance or Shared Solutions) asked if I get it filled for 30 or 90 days. I don't think my insurance would be willing to pay almost $13,000 for my prescription! I appreciate what they do pay so won't push it!Lori
Betaseron 2004-2009, Tysabri 2010-2011, Copaxone 2012-2013, Tecfidera 2013...
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BigA
Originally posted by its2much View PostI recently asked the specialty pharmacy my insurance carrier uses (and therefore, I must use) the retail cost of one month's supply of copaxone. I was quoted $6000. WOW!! It was about $1000 less earlier this year. Anyone else know the retail cost. (Not to be a broken record - my co-pay is 50% so I couldn't/can't afford it...)
Copaxone doesn't give free meds, but you can check with them and they will hook you up with RxAssist. Alternatively, many of the other companies have more generous programs for those without coverage (you qualify) and can give you free meds if you ask.
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I am VERY lucky to have GREAT insurance.... my current copay is $40 for a 3 month supply.... but will increase to $70 in January. My most recent delivery of C was $13,200... seems on pace with what others are paying. I just don't know how they justify such a price increase. When I started on C in February of 2008 the 2 month cost of C was about 6K.
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I reordered today and noticed a price increase because my pharmacy always reminds me the price to replace it when I waive the signature requirement.
today it was $4,451.98 through Cigna Specialty Pharmacy. It used to be in the $4200 range.Symptoms Oct 2009, Dx Feb 2010. betaseron 2/10-2/12. Copaxone 3/12- present.
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I suspect the law prohibits them. Think about it. They pay your copay, but it's a great investment. In fact, if they could pay your insurance, they'd still make money. Let's say your insurance is $1000 per month and they collect $3000-$4000 - it's a good investment. Of course the insurance company loses. That's why if the state is paying, I suspec they outlaw that.
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