Epipens…

[LuFins Dad]

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.

[jon-nyc]

Jesus.

[Jolly]

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.

[Horace]

Yes, something is very wrong with the system.

[George K]

@Jolly said in Epipens…:

some "free" cards such as Good Rx can save you money over your regular insurance

I've saved $$ with that.

[LuFins Dad]

So what I’m curious about is what the actual insurance reimbursement to the pharmacy is.

[Jolly]

I don't know how you could access that.

[89th]

@LuFins-Dad I presume you just bought it directly, right?