Wow.

Here I was, thinking that my generic meds were going to be cheap once I lose my insurance. So many pharmacies sell generics for $4 now.

I was wrong.

My generic Wellbutrin is $10/month with my insurance. Without insurance, it will be $60 at Walmart or $50 at Sam's Club.

My generic omeprazole (for acid reflux) is $20/month with my insurance. Without insurance, it will be $160 for a 3-month supply at Walmart, or $139 at Sam's Club.

Yikes.

At least I'm no longer on the med that was $20/month with my insurance but would be $680/month without. It was either Abilify or Celexa. Can't remember which. Tried them both.

For those of you without insurance, how do you handle the cost of meds?

Do you just make it a priority to pay for it out of your own pocket each month and let other things go unpaid, if necessary?

Does someone help you pay for them?

Are there programs in your community that help you?