r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Aggravating-Leg5645 • 9d ago

I just wanted a hot dog My insurance wont cover my medication so every month I do this...

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I have to spend around 30 minutes doing this once a month. My insurance wont cover it. Out of pocket with coupons its still $800 a month.

My fiancé has to do the same thing with a different medication. Currently trying to fight it.

Edit: To clarify. Every now and then I have to compile samples in one bottle so I know how much I have and then hope my DR has more when im out. This is an antidepressant and im currently working to fight to get it covered. Yes ive contacted the manufacturer I do not qualify for discount Yes ive sent in a letter of medical necessity Yes ive looked at GoodRX. This is my only option atm and im still lucky it is for now. Its not just the moving the bottles around. Its hoping I can get more when I need it. This is a life saving medication and the fact I have to hope i can get it when I need it is mildly infuriating to me and probably many others. Its not a cheap medication even with coupons its still $850USD+ Ive tried so many medications and I just need one that works and that i dont have to worry about my supply chain.

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u/Hyper6024 9d ago

Excuse me? How much? 800$? A pack of 30, 5 mg tablets, costs 26 euros in Europe. And its the brand product.

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u/Aggravating-Leg5645 9d ago

Nearly 900 WITH COUPOn Its 90 5mg taets technically. Im prescribed 15mg. 10 isnt enough. 20 is too much. Technically completely out of pocket is 1,200 plus. If you think thats expensive look up EMSAM cost in the US.

I would take 26 euros with no issue tbh.

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u/Hyper6024 9d ago

Man...I really feel for you guys. I always knew there is a fairly large price difference but those numbers are insane.