I get an injected drug (brand Nucala) every 4 weeks and originally had to jump through hoops from insurers. I get a total of 300mg every four weeks which is 3 shots in order to control my autoimmune condition (Churg Strauss). When I started I was not quite old enough for Medicare, but did after a year. I also have ChampVA through my 100% disabled veteran husband. They pick up the balance and send me statements.
Since 2018 I have watched the price triple. I also have to go to an oncology center to receive the shots, but could do it on my own if I was only receiving a single shot. You can only get 100mg or 300mg, but it all comes as 100mg preloaded needles so why there isn't a 200mg level or why I can't give myself the 3 shots is not clear.
The price is now over $26,000.00 for my 3shots and they way they've got it is I have to pay $2,900 copay. That's every 4 weeks! For some reason ChampVA has yet to authorize their end. I don't know why this has changed, but we are on a fixed income and my present choice is stop the injections and possibly die or pay $2,900 each month and not afford to live.
I was told there is a grant, but after jumping through hoops it is limited to $2,000 maximum per year. That would hardly make a dent.
I think Big Pharma are a band of pirates.
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