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Posted 1/26/2011 12:35 AM (GMT 0)
anymore.  I was getting regular Asacol from a Patient Assistance Program (Warner Chilcott), but I got a letter in the mail in December stating that they could no longer provide Asacol to their patients.  I have no prescription insurance.  Anyway, I called my doctor and they sent me an Asacol HD Patient Savings Card.  I used it one time in December and was able to get my pills for $50.00.  I tried to use it today, and it was going to cost me $685.  The card has been changed so that it will save you $50.00 a month.  I called the company and spoke to them and they said it changed on January 1st.

I cannot afford this medication.  Yet I need something for my disease.  I also take Canasa which I get from another patient assistance program.  Anyway, I read some other posts, and I am sorry that the cost of Asacol is affecting many of us so much. :(  Does anyone have any ideas on what to do?  I know some of you suggest Canadian Asacol.  If it works the same, then I'll have to go with that.  Also, I read some of you use Lialda.  Also, what kind of mail ordering systems do you use?  I read that mail ordering might be cheaper.  I will be calling my doctor again to see what he can suggest.

I don't like handouts, and I am trying so hard to support myself.  It's hard not to get down sometimes.  sad   Unfortunately, this medication's cost is just out of sight for those of use w/o prescription insurance.

I wish you all a wonderful night.

God Bless,

RoseMarion

My colitis started in 1991.  I didn't get a proper diagnosis until 2008. 

Posted 1/26/2011 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
http://www.lialda.com/lialda-patient-assistance-program.aspx

Above is the link for the Lialda Patient Assistance Program where you can get them for free, I think. I suggested it to someone else who was no longer able to afford Asacol. She said they were really nice and helpful. I think she just needed a prescription from her GI for it. I was on Asacol and switched to Lialda last year because the co-pay was a lower/cheaper tier. With the samples from the GI or at one of their sites online you can get a prescription card so your co-pay with insurance is 10. This is what I pay with my cobra. Hope you can get some help. I don't do mail order. I really like my local pharmacist.
Posted 1/26/2011 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
The price allowed by my insurance company for both asacol hd and canasa went up from $585 to $625(180 tabs) and $375 to$425(30 plugs) in the last 12 months. Lots more than the zero inflation we are supposed to have and it negated the discount.

Generic Colazal has gone down. Glad i switched.

Generic colazal is $185 for 270 tabs.That is the maximum dose. Some people use only 120/month.

Have you tried sulfasalazine? That runs less $30/month
Posted 1/26/2011 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
Check out our Resource section. There is a site on there that might be able to help you, I am not sure how it works but it's called www.needymeds.org

I second the suggestion about the Sulfasalazine. It is pretty cheap but do not take it if you are allergic to sulfa.
Posted 1/26/2011 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone!  Thanks for all of the help!  I deeply appreciate it!!

I will post when I have more info. 

The ASACOL HD patient savings card will give $50 off your copay if you have prescription insurance.  If you don't then you get $50 off the cover price.  Those with prescription insurance may still want to look into the Asacol HD patient savings card.

God bless :)

 

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