Re: Does Anyone Use Medco Mail-Order Phcy

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I am furious with a letter I got today. It did not even make sense.

They want my doctor to call them to let them know that I still need to take

Gleevec. Apparently his prescription is not sufficient. Then they say if he

does not respond that I will have to pay full price for Gleevec. Well, that did

not make sense. How are they going to give me Gleevec if my doctor does not

give them a script.

They started quoting FDA requirements etc. etc.

I have to call my doctor tomorrow about this, and fax him the letter.

Just curious if anybody else uses Medco, and if they got the same letter.

[Guest guest]

I used Medco Mail Order from the time of my diagnosis in 2001 up until Feb of

this year and I never received a letter like that from them. When I switched

my Gleevec prescription from Medco to CVS I received a letter from BCBS saying

that they approved the Gleevec prescription for a year. I'm not sure why they

sent the letter out. CVS gave me the pills right away and did not say anything

about needed the prescription pre-approved. I wonder if something has changed

in the last month and now we will need approval to get our Gleevec?

Like you said it does not make any sense the doctor wrote the prescription for

Gleevec so why should he have to call and say that you still need it?

K

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> I am furious with a letter I got today. It did not even make sense.

> They want my doctor to call them to let them know that I still need to take

Gleevec. Apparently his prescription is not sufficient. Then they say if he

does not respond that I will have to pay full price for Gleevec. Well, that did

not make sense. How are they going to give me Gleevec if my doctor does not

give them a script.

> They started quoting FDA requirements etc. etc.

> I have to call my doctor tomorrow about this, and fax him the letter.

> Just curious if anybody else uses Medco, and if they got the same letter.

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[Guest guest]

I too understand your anger. No I do not use Medco, I am a Kaiser Permanente

patient. Some people just don't have a clue... drug companies are no exception.

They seem surprised to learn that you will never be cured (unless God sends a

miracle) and that you will take Gleevec (or its successor) for the rest of your

life. May it be long and happy!

Good luck with the Marooooons! I'm sure your doctor will tell them which end is

up.

diagnosed 2/10/2003

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> I am furious with a letter I got today. It did not even make sense.

> They want my doctor to call them to let them know that I still need to take

Gleevec. Apparently his prescription is not sufficient. Then they say if he

does not respond that I will have to pay full price for Gleevec. Well, that did

not make sense. How are they going to give me Gleevec if my doctor does not

give them a script.

> They started quoting FDA requirements etc. etc.

> I have to call my doctor tomorrow about this, and fax him the letter.

> Just curious if anybody else uses Medco, and if they got the same letter.

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[Guest guest]

I use Prime Pharmacy, and so far have never had this problem. As a person

in the medical field, there are many out there that have no clue as to why

people take meds or that they can be long term. So sorry that you have to

go through this. One thing we don't need is a little more stress in our

lives.

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> > They want my doctor to call them to let them know that I still need to

> take Gleevec. Apparently his prescription is not sufficient. Then they say

> if he does not respond that I will have to pay full price for Gleevec. Well,

> that did not make sense. How are they going to give me Gleevec if my doctor

> does not give them a script.

> > They started quoting FDA requirements etc. etc.

> > I have to call my doctor tomorrow about this, and fax him the letter.

> > Just curious if anybody else uses Medco, and if they got the same letter.

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[Guest guest]

I use Medco mail and have been very irritated by some of their " prior

approval " policies on medicine. It seems the whole purpose of the

procedures is to make it so difficult to get the prescriptions that

the patient will not order as often and therefore they save money.

With a life-sustaining medication like Gleevec, it is particularly

disgusting. I am still on one of the original trials and get my

Gleevec at MDA, so I haven't had to deal with them for it, but i have

had problems with other medicines. Just be persistent. You will get

your medicine, but you shouldn't have to go through the stress.

Gay Braton

On Jun 9, 2009, at 5:30 AM, Orenstein wrote:

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> I use Prime Pharmacy, and so far have never had this problem. As a

> person

> in the medical field, there are many out there that have no clue as

> to why

> people take meds or that they can be long term. So sorry that you

> have to

> go through this. One thing we don't need is a little more stress in

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> sense.

> > > They want my doctor to call them to let them know that I still

> need to

> > take Gleevec. Apparently his prescription is not sufficient. Then

> they say

> > if he does not respond that I will have to pay full price for

> Gleevec. Well,

> > that did not make sense. How are they going to give me Gleevec if

> my doctor

> > does not give them a script.

> > > They started quoting FDA requirements etc. etc.

> > > I have to call my doctor tomorrow about this, and fax him the

> letter.

> > > Just curious if anybody else uses Medco, and if they got the

> same letter.

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[Guest guest]

I use Prescription Solutions and have no problems with them.   They have the

doctors fax them the rx, and they ship it, no charge.  Bobby

a (Bobby) Doyle Brecksville, Ohio, USA DX 05/1995 02/2000 - Gleevec

Trial/OHSU 06/2002 - Gleevec/Trisenox Trial/OHSU 06/2003 - Gleevec/Zarnestra

Trial/OHSU 04/2004 - Sprycel Trial/MDACC, CCR in 10 months #840  -   Zavie's

Zero Club 09/2006 -  out of CCR 04/29/08 - XL228 Trial/ U.of Michigan

06/02/08 - CCR ( in 4 weeks)

02/13/09 - XL trial ended due to side effects

04/13/09 - New Trial, Ariad / U. of Mich./ Dr. Talpaz

 

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> I use Prime Pharmacy, and so far have never had this problem. As a

> person

> in the medical field, there are many out there that have no clue as

> to why

> people take meds or that they can be long term. So sorry that you

> have to

> go through this. One thing we don't need is a little more stress in

> our

> lives.

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> > > I am furious with a letter I got today. It did not even make

> sense.

> > > They want my doctor to call them to let them know that I still

> need to

> > take Gleevec. Apparently his prescription is not sufficient. Then

> they say

> > if he does not respond that I will have to pay full price for

> Gleevec. Well,

> > that did not make sense. How are they going to give me Gleevec if

> my doctor

> > does not give them a script.

> > > They started quoting FDA requirements etc. etc.

> > > I have to call my doctor tomorrow about this, and fax him the

> letter.

> > > Just curious if anybody else uses Medco, and if they got the

> same letter.

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[Guest guest]

Hi again.

Robyn as a different mail order, but the rules should be consistent for all of

the mail order policies.   The drug is cheaper because it is sent by mail.   It

would be more expensive if it were filled in a pharmacy.  I would argue the FCC

rules.  Get a supervisor.   I think my daughter's mail order company is

caremark.

Sandy

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From: suzzienovember <suzzienovember@...>

Sent: Monday, June 8, 2009 3:12:31 PM

Subject: [ ] RE: Does Anyone Use Medco Mail-Order Phcy

I am furious with a letter I got today. It did not even make sense.

They want my doctor to call them to let them know that I still need to take

Gleevec. Apparently his prescription is not sufficient. Then they say if he does

not respond that I will have to pay full price for Gleevec. Well, that did not

make sense. How are they going to give me Gleevec if my doctor does not give

them a script.

They started quoting FDA requirements etc. etc.

I have to call my doctor tomorrow about this, and fax him the letter.

Just curious if anybody else uses Medco, and if they got the same letter.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I use Medco for my mail-order drugs and haven't had any problem getting Gleevec

from them. In fact, their speciality pharmacy, Accredo, calls me to asks if I

need a refill. Just reordered Gleevec yesterday and was told it will arrive

between 10 and 2 next Wednesday.

Bob , Granger, Indiana

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> I am furious with a letter I got today. It did not even make sense.

> They want my doctor to call them to let them know that I still need to take

Gleevec. Apparently his prescription is not sufficient. Then they say if he

does not respond that I will have to pay full price for Gleevec. Well, that did

not make sense. How are they going to give me Gleevec if my doctor does not

give them a script.

> They started quoting FDA requirements etc. etc.

> I have to call my doctor tomorrow about this, and fax him the letter.

> Just curious if anybody else uses Medco, and if they got the same letter.

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[Guest guest]

Hi Bob:  Yes, mine works the exact same way, and it comes from Accredo also. 

This was just a very odd letter saying that my doctors faxed prescription right

from his office is not enough information.  It sounded like they are asking if I

really need to take Gleevec, and if the doctor is checking all the FDA

requirements etc.  Like I said, I think they are looking for a money saving

issue.  I have never had trouble, except once.  I used to get my pills from UPS,

and they had a temporary driver who stold my Gleevec.  I am sure he got a

surprise when he opened it, and not knowing what it was.  Now I use FedEx and no

problem.

From: <bob-stewart@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Does Anyone Use Medco Mail-Order Phcy

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 5:03 PM

Hi,

I use Medco for my mail-order drugs and haven't had any problem getting Gleevec

from them. In fact, their speciality pharmacy, Accredo, calls me to asks if I

need a refill. Just reordered Gleevec yesterday and was told it will arrive

between 10 and 2 next Wednesday.

Bob , Granger, Indiana

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> I am furious with a letter I got today. It did not even make sense.

> They want my doctor to call them to let them know that I still need to take

Gleevec. Apparently his prescription is not sufficient. Then they say if he does

not respond that I will have to pay full price for Gleevec. Well, that did not

make sense. How are they going to give me Gleevec if my doctor does not give

them a script.

> They started quoting FDA requirements etc. etc.

> I have to call my doctor tomorrow about this, and fax him the letter.

> Just curious if anybody else uses Medco, and if they got the same letter.

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[Guest guest]

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> I am furious with a letter I got today. It did not even make sense.

> They want my doctor to call them to let them know that I still need to take

Gleevec. Apparently his prescription is not sufficient. Then they say if he

does not respond that I will have to pay full price for Gleevec. Well, that did

not make sense. How are they going to give me Gleevec if my doctor does not

give them a script.

> They started quoting FDA requirements etc. etc.

> I have to call my doctor tomorrow about this, and fax him the letter.

> Just curious if anybody else uses Medco, and if they got the same letter.

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I use Medco but have not gotten such a letter; Acredo (their subsidiary) calls

every month to schedule delivery of gleevec....they ask can they contact my

doctor, I respond absolutely. Will keep you informed and you keep me informed.

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

I'm getting the same kind of crap from Medco that you're getting for another

drug. I have some awful side effects from a chemo drug that I'm taking for my

kidney cancer. Recently my doctor prescribed a drug called Librax for the side

effects and it is really a wonder drug. Medco is now saying they won't supply

the drug anymore (although they did send a three month supply) for some FDA

gobble-de-gook reason. I'm starting my war with Medco over this drug because it

has made my life so much better.

Bob , Granger, Indiana

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> > They want my doctor to call them to let them know that I still need to take

Gleevec. Apparently his prescription is not sufficient. Then they say if he does

not respond that I will have to pay full price for Gleevec. Well, that did not

make sense. How are they going to give me Gleevec if my doctor does not give

them a script.

> > They started quoting FDA requirements etc. etc.

> > I have to call my doctor tomorrow about this, and fax him the letter.

> > Just curious if anybody else uses Medco, and if they got the same letter.

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Dear Bob:  They cannot just say they will give you a 90 day supply, and thats

it.  They are under contract with your insurance company.  I have Aetna

Insurance.  As long as the doctor is prescribing this medication on his

prescription slip etc. they cannot do this.

I would contact your insurance company to find out what is going on.

I know we have enough to deal with, and then to have to fight for your

medication that is keeping you alive is insane.

I sent my letter over to my doctor, and I am waiting to hear from him or his

nurse.  They are great, and they will get back to me.  I have enough Gleevec

till August, and Medco wants a reply by July 1st.  I feel something is just not

right.

From: <bob-stewart@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Does Anyone Use Medco Mail-Order Phcy

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 10:13 AM

Dear ,

I'm getting the same kind of crap from Medco that you're getting for another

drug. I have some awful side effects from a chemo drug that I'm taking for my

kidney cancer. Recently my doctor prescribed a drug called Librax for the side

effects and it is really a wonder drug. Medco is now saying they won't supply

the drug anymore (although they did send a three month supply) for some FDA

gobble-de-gook reason. I'm starting my war with Medco over this drug because it

has made my life so much better.

Bob , Granger, Indiana

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> > They want my doctor to call them to let them know that I still need to take

Gleevec. Apparently his prescription is not sufficient. Then they say if he does

not respond that I will have to pay full price for Gleevec. Well, that did not

make sense. How are they going to give me Gleevec if my doctor does not give

them a script.

> > They started quoting FDA requirements etc. etc.

> > I have to call my doctor tomorrow about this, and fax him the letter.

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