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Posted 3/3/2008 1:50 AM (GMT 0)
That's what a months worth of Entocort costs. My GI gave me 3 weeks worth of sample bottles when he prescribed it for me, and I had my prescription filled today. I only bought 15 days worth in hopes that I can find the generic (is there one?), or find it cheaper at a different pharmacy. Any advice from those who use it? It seems to be working really well for me, so I'd like to find a better deal.
Posted 3/3/2008 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
That's crazy!!!!!!!!


I've never used a Canadian pharmacy but others on this site have.... Canadian Pharmacies usually have much better pricing than the American Pharmacies.

You could get your GI to write a script for Prednisone; it is very inexpensive drug and will probably work better than Entocort but has many more annoying side-effects than Entocort.

--Keith
Posted 3/3/2008 2:52 AM (GMT 0)
I've used prednisone, but it's not a maintenance drug. Entocort can be used long term without side effects. I can afford the Entocort, I'd just rather find a better deal.
Posted 3/3/2008 7:27 AM (GMT 0)
I can absolutely relate! First, how much will your insurance cover for prescriptions?? Second, try calling the company that makes Entocort. Most drug companies offer financial assistance if you can demonstrate need. Also, look into having a doc at a public hospital prescribe it for you. I'm on Prograf (Tacrolimus) which was costing me around $800/mo at my university pharmacy in California. Now I get it prescribed from a doc I see once/year in Ohio who works for the public hospital there and it's under $400/mo. Still expensive, but WAY better.
Posted 3/3/2008 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
My insurance is an HSA, and they allow me $250/month in cash for prescriptions. I have a $2k out of pocket deductible, and after that is met, prescriptions are covered 100%. So, I'd be out roughly $750/month for my stuff for 3 months, then the insurance kicks in 100%. At least that's the way I'm reading it.

How does it make a difference in the price at the pharmacy by having a public hospital doctor prescribe it?
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