Guest guest Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Pamela, Welcome! I am so glad to hear that Xolair is making its way slowly through Canada. I have been on it since April 22. I am patient number 9 in Canada and # 2 in Quebec. I am making slow but steady improvements and I am on the lowest amount of pred since Nov 2003. Xolair was approved for use here November 18, 2004 but the distribution network (through an organization called the Xhale program) had to be organized. So it would appear you are a pioneer in your city too! In Quebec, the government pays for meds for the bulk of the population (young and old). I pay a max of 78$ a month for everything. I get my Xolair through supplemental insurance at school (I am at McGill) so with this coverage I actually get everything reimbursed. I need to be a student forever! My nurse at Xhale is a godsend. She did a lot to sort out the whole insurance thing. My suggestion is to get your doc to fill out the application form (he can get them from his Novartis rep) and then the Xhale people will run interference with you and your insurance providers to get them the necessary papers etc to get coverage. If you still have to pay a co-pay, there is a patient help program too. The Xhale people can be reached at 1-866-9Xolair in Canada. The phones are staffed by a great group of very helpful reps who will give you all the info you need about applying. They are based in Burlington, Ontario I believe. Do let me know how it goes! ps I am so glad to meet another Canadian! As of mid-August, there were about 240 patients getting treatment. __________________________________________________________ Find your next car at http://autos..ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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