Insurance is not going to cover at least one of my meds

nicoleb2 · Sep 26, 2011 at 09:28 PM

I got a letter today that med prices are going to increase and some are no longer on the formulary list.
At least one that I currently take will no longer be covered, unless my psychiatrist gets an authorization from my insurance.
Problem is, the med will then be way more expensive than I can afford.
I have "treatment resistant" depression and many meds no longer work, or negatively affect me.
I don't know what to do now.

unaluna · Sep 26, 2011 at 09:53 PM

Are you saying that even after yor pdoc writes (they usually fax) a letter to the insurance and gets your med approved, you still won't be able to afford it? If so, then for sure bring the new list to your pdoc and see what is level one. also some local pharmacies or grocery stores might have a lower price on some meds; also many drug companies used to advertise on tv that if you can't afford their meds to call their 800 number. but start with your insurance booklet, it tells you what steps to follow to get approval. good luck.

nicoleb2 · Sep 26, 2011 at 10:13 PM

Even if he gets the med approved, it would be at least $75 a month for that one med. I can't get it any cheaper anywhere because it's one that was just released in June. It's Viibryd. haven't found anywhere cheap

unaluna · Sep 26, 2011 at 10:35 PM

I googled "viibryd help pay for" and got medsavercard.com which says you can save up to 80% on meds, it's like a groupon, I think? stuff doesn't work on my phone. also isn't there (or is that) the PC script card?

nicoleb2 · Sep 26, 2011 at 11:11 PM

I'm trying to get more info about the pc card, and will check out the other one you mentioned.

Thanks!

sunrise · Sep 27, 2011 at 12:52 AM

Most pharmaceutical companies have a patient assistance program, through which they help people who cannot afford their drugs obtain them. You could try calling the patient assistance program for Viibryd, which is at Forest Pharmaceuticals. Call 800-851-0758.

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nicoleb2 Magnate Member Since Nov 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,439 13 25 hugs given	Sep 26, 2011 at 10:13 PM #3 Even if he gets the med approved, it would be at least $75 a month for that one med. I can't get it any cheaper anywhere because it's one that was just released in June. It's Viibryd. haven't found anywhere cheap
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unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 39,864 (SuperPoster!) 12 66.4k hugs given	Sep 26, 2011 at 10:35 PM #4 I googled "viibryd help pay for" and got medsavercard.com which says you can save up to 80% on meds, it's like a groupon, I think? stuff doesn't work on my phone. also isn't there (or is that) the PC script card?
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nicoleb2 Magnate Member Since Nov 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,439 13 25 hugs given	Sep 26, 2011 at 11:11 PM #5 I'm trying to get more info about the pc card, and will check out the other one you mentioned. Thanks!
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sunrise Legendary Member Since Jan 2007 Location: U.S. Posts: 10,383 17 106 hugs given	Sep 27, 2011 at 12:52 AM #6 Most pharmaceutical companies have a patient assistance program, through which they help people who cannot afford their drugs obtain them. You could try calling the patient assistance program for Viibryd, which is at Forest Pharmaceuticals. Call 800-851-0758. __________________ *"Therapists are experts at developing therapeutic relationships."*
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