I'm sorry Wild that your friend is going through this.
There is a lot of issues within our healthcare system and unfortunately overpricing medication is one of them. I truly hope you friends insurance or drug manufacture is able to see that you friend truly would benefit from this medication.
I honestly wished pharmacy companies would think about the dangerous side effects some of the meds can cause.
It is a catch 22 from both sides. I hope you friend is able to get the medication and starts to feeling better.