Epipens…
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wrote on 29 Oct 2024, 16:36 last edited by
So Karla finished a course of antibiotics then had an allergic reaction begin after she finished (hives). She went to the urgent care and was given some steroids, antihistamines and a prescription for an Epipen.
She went to Costco to fill the prescriptions. With our insurance, the copay for the Epipen was $500. If we just bought it straight, ourselves. $251.
Something is very wrong with our system.
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wrote on 29 Oct 2024, 16:43 last edited by
Jesus.
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wrote on 29 Oct 2024, 16:56 last edited by
Yep.
Those formularies are negotiated insurance by insurance. That's why a good local pharmacist can save you money.
For instance, some "free" cards such as Good Rx can save you money over your regular insurance. A good local pharmacist will know that and has the time to find you the best deal.
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wrote on 29 Oct 2024, 16:57 last edited by
Yes, something is very wrong with the system.
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Yep.
Those formularies are negotiated insurance by insurance. That's why a good local pharmacist can save you money.
For instance, some "free" cards such as Good Rx can save you money over your regular insurance. A good local pharmacist will know that and has the time to find you the best deal.
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wrote on 29 Oct 2024, 17:13 last edited by
So what I’m curious about is what the actual insurance reimbursement to the pharmacy is.
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wrote on 29 Oct 2024, 17:19 last edited by
I don't know how you could access that.
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So Karla finished a course of antibiotics then had an allergic reaction begin after she finished (hives). She went to the urgent care and was given some steroids, antihistamines and a prescription for an Epipen.
She went to Costco to fill the prescriptions. With our insurance, the copay for the Epipen was $500. If we just bought it straight, ourselves. $251.
Something is very wrong with our system.
wrote on 29 Oct 2024, 17:26 last edited by@LuFins-Dad I presume you just bought it directly, right?