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In reply to the discussion: Bummer. Cost of shingles shot is not covered [View all]Totally Tunsie
(11,861 posts)40. Years ago, I received the original single shot at RiteAid Pharmacy
and had to pay $90. I was told to receive the same shot at my doctor's office would cost $200. RiteAid was the obvious choice.
When the 2-shot Shingrix Vaccine came out, I received it at CVS for no charge. They administered the first shot and called me 6 months later to come back for the second. I have Medicare and AARP (United Health) supplemental.
Have you shopped around for pricing? Perhaps you can find it for less.
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Those "free" rides to appts etc is not elegible to everyone. There is an income threshhold that is
in2herbs
Sep 2021
#38
Not true. Medicare does not cover it. If you buy a drug plan from a private insurer, it might cover
Hoyt
Sep 2021
#32
Medicare? Check with your pharmacy. Medicare won't cover tetanus at dr. office but will at pharmacy
nature-lover
Sep 2021
#4
I still have nerve pain after shingles. I can treat it with drugs but they cause weight gain.
CTyankee
Sep 2021
#18
Try CBD oil. A good CBD oil taken in the right quantity is a great pain killer anti-inflamm. nt
in2herbs
Sep 2021
#39
My husband's Medicare Advantage plan covered it (Cigna). He had to get it at a pharmacy.
Politicub
Sep 2021
#42