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Old Dec 06, 2019, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by BirdDancer View Post
Hi Wild Coyote. I almost wish your thread with your suggestions (and any that follow) would be made into a sticky in the "Bipolar Treatments" sub-forum, but perhaps with a more direct subject title. When first reading your title, I was a little confused by what the thread would contain.

I think it is an atrocity that people can't afford the medications they need. I realize that many medications are cheaper than others, but I am so sad that one must choose medications by cost over efficacy, at times. But without any insurance, I know that even the cheapest medications can be costly. And if those medications cause side effects, it can sometimes be a no-go.

Thank you for including those links. I guess at this time, I am not in need of special help affording my medications. I have the typical "big name" private insurance, and just so happen to take mostly all generic medications, many of which are even cheap generics. I do take Latuda, which is still only brand name.

Brand Name Drug Discounts: I urge anyone who is on a brand name medication to always visit the medication websites for company coupons. They can save lots of money on monthly co-pays. With my private medical insurance, with the Latuda coupon I save $60 per month in co-pays paying only $15 co-pay vs. $75. The problem with these coupons for others is that they often only apply to people with these big name private insurance companies (they're surely in cahoots in some way). I forget all of the small print, but I think those with Medicare may not be eligible to use some of these coupon cards. That sucks!!!!! I think those with no insurance can use the card, but there is a limit to the savings per month. For example, if the max per month savings is $400, that sounds all well and good, but if the sucker costs $1,000 per month, it's not so marvelous.

Medications in European countries, and many others, are significantly cheaper than in the US. It's all about the difference in medical coverage (i.e. universal vs. private) and basically...politics! Improvements can be made in the future, but it depends on the wishes of the voters. If you're in the US, I don't care what your political party is. If you want significant changes, enough people must voice that and hopefully it WILL change for the better, eventually. Vote and be active in communicating to your representatives. Ideally, representatives are supposed to represent the wishes of the majority of their constituents. Ideally.
Good Morning!

Thank you for your very helpful input!
We may be able to change the title and put this into a sticky?

I am in a hurry this morning and had been made aware of the fact that we have some members searching diligently for assistance prior to Jan. 1st., just a few short days away!

As mentioned, I had gone to the other forum and to the thread on this topic and the thread is closed. I, too, am hoping we can keep this thread here. I strongly feel we will have greater participation if we are allowed to leave this thread here. (Maybe we can copy it to the Insurance and Finances Forum when finished?)

I have a very busy day; yet, wanted to get started.

Thank you for your great insights, BirdDancer!
I can count on you for this kind of insight!

Love to All!
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