Hi Sharon,
Unfortunately there is no generic for this particular pill. My Mom uses
AARP for
Part D. She has to take this medication. Guess we just have to bite
the bullet
on this one.
Thank you and everyone else who replied for your thoughts.
Kevin
Sharon M wrote:
Hi Kevin:
I watch my meds cost very closely so I knew in August I was in danger
of running out of meds money. I was able to cut way down on my more
expensive meds and stopped (on my own) taking Cymbalta. That was my
most expensive med. I am so glad I was able to cut down/stop meds but
that isn't always possible.
Does your mom know there are some Medicare Part D insurances that
cover generics during the donut hole period? The problem is some of
those insurances are more expensive. I also use the Wal Mart $4
generic program for everything possible. And I check prices at
several different pharmacies and use the cheapest for the meds not on
the generic program.
Good luck to your mom!
Sharon, from the freezing Arizona high country
TM '97, MS '98
The bluebird in the cedar tree spoke to me... "Your heart's desire
dwells here--this is where you belong"
Has anyone else fallen into the "donut hole" of Medicare's
prescription coverage?
My Mother had to pay $188.00 for a months' refill of ONE PRESCRIPTION
this week! The pharmacist said it was the "donut hole" until more
bills add up.
Does anyone think the rich politicians who arranged this farce are worried
about paying for prescriptions AND food on the table? Yet they bail out
the predatory lenders and crooks of AIG and stock brokers, with our
tax money. Whoever has President-elect Obama's ear, (Frank?) would you
please
tell him that WE THE PEOPLE need bailing out!
End of
rant.
Kevin
