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Karma13612

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30. Wow.

Mon Feb 2, 2026, 03:01 PM

Feb 2026

You have to admit, that whole situation is just ridiculous. Why does going thru the insurance company wind up costing more? And what is the whole arrangement with Good Rx? Why are we forced to have to do this at all? It’s like knowing some secret password and getting a free back stage pass versus paying a fortune and getting Third Row Balcony.

Just so there is no misunderstanding, I am happy we have Good Rx. I just don’t see why we aren’t automatically getting it at that price to begin with.

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Well, I finally got to pay $665 for a month's supply of a drug. [View all] NNadir Feb 2026 OP

Single Payer NonProfit Healthcare NOW! leftstreet Feb 2026 #1

I rec your post x 1 quadrillion Clouds Passing Feb 2026 #2

I had a major health event four months after I went on Medicare. CrispyQ Feb 2026 #3

Thank you. My case is not important; it won't break us... NNadir Feb 2026 #4

Good RX is a life saver Give Peace A Chance Feb 2026 #6

Doesn't help much with some brand-only drugs like Eliquis. And doesn't cover many chemo/immuno drugs. erronis Feb 2026 #20

I have to say, as a Canadian, I cannot even envision having to pay so much for Bev54 Feb 2026 #5

The problem is that many Americans don't do it because they can't. NNadir Feb 2026 #10

My latest refill $200 jonstl08 Feb 2026 #7

I'm on a new med that is $1,200/mo. It's made by a South Korean company so I am waiting to see if the price is going RamblingRose Feb 2026 #8

Ow. I hope that's not your out of pocket cost. NNadir Feb 2026 #11

It is till I reach my max. out of pocket for the year. It's also a "controlled" substance so difficult to fill. RamblingRose Feb 2026 #17

I'm sorry to hear that. If it's the drug I'm guessing it is... NNadir Feb 2026 #27

I think it's 2039! On a side note - I'll be a "patient panelist" at their National Sales Conference in Orlando next week RamblingRose Feb 2026 #34

It's the drug I thought it was. The internet info I have says 2032. NNadir Feb 2026 #36

Got a script that cost $2,800. Eye drops. multigraincracker Feb 2026 #9

We do need Medicare for all but LtTx Feb 2026 #12

I don't understand your statement... llmart Feb 2026 #19

yes LtTx Feb 2026 #32

Medicare for All is different from our current area51 Feb 2026 #35

Your numbers are off. Are you talking about the Medicare Part A and Part B? And for a 65+ year old? erronis Feb 2026 #21

Medicare LtTx Feb 2026 #33

On top of that, most people on Medicare spent 40 years being taxed for it before they ever became eligible to use it. MichMan Feb 2026 #22

This is terrible! Karma13612 Feb 2026 #13

After I meet my deductible my medications are free. NNadir Feb 2026 #24

You are a brave, altruistic and pragmatic soldier. May you enjoy Karma13612 Feb 2026 #29

Someone I know from HS almost died from the flu this year. Lucky Luciano Feb 2026 #14

pitiful poozwah Feb 2026 #15

I hear you. Glad you are able to obtain your meds. I'm fortunate, too, but it's bad out there for a lot of people. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #16

Have you checked to see what it would cost to get your drug from Canada? radical noodle Feb 2026 #18

Just put on a chemo drug at $15,000/month. Needles to say, if I have to pay this, I can't/won't. erronis Feb 2026 #23

Annual deductible, or out of pocket cap? Ms. Toad Feb 2026 #25

I'm curious what the cost would be if you don't put it through your insurance NoSheep Feb 2026 #26

Interesting. I need to understand Good Rx better. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #28

You just go to the website, price check your medication, print the coupon, and take it to the store. Ms. Toad Feb 2026 #43

Wow. Karma13612 Feb 2026 #30

it's all a deep mystery to me. NoSheep Feb 2026 #37

That's in the price range where GoodRx or Costco are generally cheaper than buying through insurance. Ms. Toad Feb 2026 #42

My colon test kit was $170 LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2026 #31

I had a prescription I was supposed to get on a coupon AllyCat Feb 2026 #38

Our drugs are going through the roof, too... slightlv Feb 2026 #39

I may be "mis-remembering", but popsdenver Feb 2026 #40

When I was in Dallas last month DFW Feb 2026 #41

Health care (and health insurance) for profit should be an oxymoron. ShazzieB Feb 2026 #44

I will be rationing for the next two weeks. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2026 #45