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Posted 10/19/2009 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
I've been wondering whether any members in Canada take brandname Colazal? (Made by U.S. pharma Salix.) Probably not, but just in case ... would appreciate hearing from you! / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC ... [etc.]) 
Posted 10/19/2009 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
Old Hat, we just had a discussion here within the past few days, and the conclusion seemed to be that Colazal (or Balsalazide) are not approved by the Canadian health plans.
Posted 10/20/2009 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
Whoops! I missed that thread, Judy. Do you recall the title? / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC ... [etc.])
Posted 10/20/2009 9:36 AM (GMT 0)
I checked my pharmacy and was told it's not available in Canada....at least he couldn't find any availability on the computer there.

Interestingly, it's available through the on-line pharmacies.

i see my doc at the end of the month...I can ask him if it's available.

q
Posted 10/21/2009 12:13 AM (GMT 0)
That would be great if you could ask your gastro, Quincy. Have you seen any Canadian online pricing the brandname? It is sooooooo bloomin' expensive here w/o insurance & I'm now wondering what kind of Rx coverage I'll be able to get for it in retirement-- the most likely scenario is a hefty co-pay. / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC ... [etc.])
Posted 10/21/2009 6:31 AM (GMT 0)
When I checked out Colazal canada...the on-line pharmacies came up. I don't know the prices on there.

All UC meds (except pred) are expensive.   I'll ask the doc if he knows when it'll be available in Canada.

q
Posted 10/22/2009 7:36 AM (GMT 0)
The Colazal on the "Canadian" pharmacy website is from the U.K. I looked into it.
Posted 10/23/2009 5:11 PM (GMT 0)
Aha!!!! Very interesting, TPT. Thanks. / Old Hat (30 yrs with left-sided UC ... [etc.])

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