I was scheduled for a series of injections to try and address some of my back issues. I kept trying to find out what the final cost would be, to no avail. Finally, they day before, the billing office called to let me know that it would be about $800 for each of the four procedures.
Reminds me of a recent incident. I've had a case of hives for months, without being able to track down the cause. I mentioned above, I think, that my dermatologist wanted to try me on Dupixent. I reminded her that it was a class of drug that someone with AGS shouldn't take. Once again, a "specialty" pharmacy raised its head. I think I mentioned in another thread that they wanted $2K per injection, two injections per month. I also declined...
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This is a qualify of life issue, which to me, is more important than optics. It's certainly more important than kickbacks.
The FDA is slow as molasses in approving drugs. My go to anesthetic is Articaine. It was developed in France and available for years there and in other countries before being approved by the FDA. Articaine gives a more profound anesthesia than lidocaine and wears off in half the time.If opiates are killing Americans, why won’t the FDA let us try an alternative?
As the DEA relentlessly tightens regulations on pain meds, the FDA refuses to approve a safer alternative already being used in similar countries.
This is a qualify of life issue, which to me, is more important than optics. It's certainly more important than kickbacks.
I used to get one of my daily chemo meds, Xtandi, from Optum Specialty Rx. It’s now $3600 per month.
I've noticed an amazing inconsistency about this. They either take an eternity or they approve with a puzzling speed. I'm reasonably certain there are a LOT of shenanigans going on with that agency, much of it centered around payoffs or job offers. I couldn't understand why Congress never noticed this enough to investigate until I figured out they were getting paid by the same lobbyists who are "encouraging" rapid approvals on certain medications.
I’m not quite as cynical. Though what you’re describing could be case, I prefer to think there is a system in place that is there to protect the public. If I’m right, the system needs to be streamlined.
Well sure, that was the whole idea and officially still is. But like any other entity, it is ripe for corruption. It's also worth pointing out that they are all fallible people and mistakes will be made.
I've outlined my problems with "specialty pharmacies." I wonder if they have any oversight at all...
No, I've had the same experience. They have you over a barrel...
Preach! Medicare-for-all is available if we vote for it. My mother had her cataract surgery a few years back and had a wonderful experience. Hope you do, as well. You can always pay cash for better care, in any country.
Rub some dirt on it.
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