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9. I take generics when available -

Reply to Warpy (Reply #8)

Tue Sep 8, 2015, 09:35 PM

Sep 2015

$20 for 100 days supply vs $40 for name brand - but $40 for 12 vials of Lantus is much better than the nearly $3K retail cost. My cat also uses Lantus, so he gets the last 12 units or so I can't draw with my needles but can with his.

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My health insurer won't cover suppositories. [View all] GusFring Sep 2015 OP

lol elehhhhna Sep 2015 #1

Gus, insurance doesn't cover any otc meds. elehhhhna Sep 2015 #2

They are not OTC. femmocrat Sep 2015 #4

Mine neither. femmocrat Sep 2015 #3

I just checked my online Canadian pharmacy pugetres Sep 2015 #11

Did you tell them to shove it up their ass? Drahthaardogs Sep 2015 #5

No, it's not. It's your plan's formulary, which everyone should review annually REP Sep 2015 #6

I'm very lucky, all my drugs are on my own "formulary" of cheap drugs Warpy Sep 2015 #8

I take generics when available - REP Sep 2015 #9

Why Do Generic Drugs Suddenly Cost More? rocktivity Sep 2015 #7

Check at GoodRx.com - they offer coupons that will reduce your costs csziggy Sep 2015 #10

Ok, thanks. GusFring Sep 2015 #12