Re: Medication Expenses

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I followed someone's advice and got some samples from my PCP for the

pre-op and post-op meds. I also printed out the list of meds needed,

including amounts/dosages etc. and took a copy to several different

pharmacies in town. I asked them to write the prices for each med, and

said I'd pick it up in a couple of days. They were all willing to do

that. I found one that was the best price on all but one medication, and

when I mentioned it to that pharmacist, she told me they will match the

price on that last medication. I got all the pre-meds and the carafate

(the prevacid was a sample which will last 2 weeks) before I left for

Durham. I brought them in my carry-on so they wouldn't get sent

somewhere else accidentally by the airline. I'll get the Actigal and

more Prevacid in a week. I would suggest that you comparison shop if

you can and get the meds ahead of time.

Tricia in IL

fivebugsonaleaf@... wrote:

>

> Dory,

> I was a self pay patient. I had my surgery on Aug. 3. My expenses were the

> same as everyone else's. I had mine done at as well. The only thing I

> need to warn you about is if you don't have a prescription card be prepared

> for the expense of the post op meds. I was floored when my husband came home

> from the pharmacy. Just the carafate, previcid and actigal and vioxx was

> 440.00. I could not believe it.

> Just wanted to warn you.

> Good luck on your journey!

> Debbie from Raleigh

> MGB 8-3-00

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