Canadian pharmacies

elSicomoro · 12-27-2008, 03:10 PM

Has anyone here in the States used a reliable one to get their prescriptions? I'm about out of one of my heart medications, and we don't have health insurance. I haven't priced it locally yet, but I'd like to have some options.

Flint · 12-27-2008, 04:58 PM

Dude. Weren't Canadian pharmacies proven to be a a plot by the terrorists, that the FDA heroically overthrew?

elSicomoro · 12-27-2008, 05:14 PM

I don't know...all I know is that this is the main prescription that I have to take for my heart, and I need it at a reasonable price.

wolf · 12-27-2008, 06:47 PM

Is your med generic? $4 without prescription coverage at Walmart. And they usually have better prices for meds that are still under patent.

I wouldn't trust the Canadian stuff to be what you're paying for. I mean dude, it's from the INTERNET.

At least if you die taking something from the Walmart, the lovely MrsSyc will have someone to sue.

TheMercenary · 12-27-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Is your med generic? $4 without prescription coverage at Walmart. And they usually have better prices for meds that are still under patent.

I wouldn't trust the Canadian stuff to be what you're paying for. I mean dude, it's from the INTERNET.

At least if you die taking something from the Walmart, the lovely MrsSyc will have someone to sue.

That and she could blame it on some conspiracy by the Chinese or Bush.

footfootfoot · 12-27-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

I wouldn't trust the Canadian stuff to be what you're paying for.
At least if you die taking something from the Walmart, the lovely MrsSyc will have someone to sue.

True, now that the Russian mob has wiped out Canada's $ they aren't worth going after.

On the other hand if she has a good pancake recipe the Canadians may be just the people she needs...

elSicomoro · 12-27-2008, 09:27 PM

As I understand it, there is a generic for CorEg, but it's made by a company in India. The way I see it, if it were good, my doc would have already put me on it.

Pie · 12-27-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

As I understand it, there is a generic for CorEg, but it's made by a company in India. The way I see it, if it were good, my doc would have already put me on it.

Did you ask him/her to do so? Sometimes the docs are getting kickbacks from the pharm folks and don't prescribe generics unless requested. Is your doctor aware of your financial situation? They can also go with a different drug based on your insurance level.

Often, the "best" (read: on-patent and costly) drug is only marginally better than the previous-generation (read: generic & cheaply available) drug.

ETA: Just checked, CorEg (Carvedilol) is just off-patent, and is available as a generic. It is available at WalMart for $4 for 30 day supply or $10 for 90 day supply. No reason not to get it -- if requested, any pharmacist can substitute the generic for the name-brand prescription, as long as the doctor has not expressly forbidden such a substitution.

Pie · 01-04-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pie

Sometimes the docs are getting kickbacks from the pharm folks and don't prescribe generics unless requested. Is your doctor aware of your financial situation? They can also go with a different drug based on your insurance level.

Often, the "best" (read: on-patent and costly) drug is only marginally better than the previous-generation (read: generic & cheaply available) drug.

Sorry to self-quote, but it was easier than re-typing it. :p

Sundae · 01-04-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

Sundae, sign up for jobseekers allowance. Even if you're not entitled to full benefits, they'll pay your stamp for you ( I think) and I think if you're on the system for Jobseekers, even if you're temporarily blocked from claiming the cash, you may still get your prescriptions free. Also, if they tell you you arenb't entitled to benefits because of voluntary unemployment, then ask about hardship payments (I think that's what they're called). It's basically a small allowance that bridges you to full benefits when you're fully entitled again. I don't think (though I may be wrong) that they're supposed to leave someone with zero income.

Don't worry - I have already applied for JobSeekers. I'm waiting to hear back from them.
If it's a No (which it will be) I'll start asking for what else I can get.
After all, they can't expect me to JobSeek on zero income.

In truth I will find something - anything! - before the benefits kick in. It's just the fear I get every time I switch on the news and see all the redundancies in the area... I'll be applying for all the benefits AND the vacancies just in case.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-04-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pie

Sorry to self-quote, but it was easier than re-typing it. :p

Actually it's probably better to self quote, rather than make two identical posts which might confuse some people.

wolf · 12-27-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

As I understand it, there is a generic for CorEg, but it's made by a company in India. The way I see it, if it were good, my doc would have already put me on it.

Carvedilol is on the Walmart formulary. Four bucks, dude, no shipping.

My mom has been taking the generic since it's been available, and according to her cardiologist her heart function has significantly improved.

If you can get your doc to do it, see if he'll write your script for twice your current dosage, and then cut the pills in half ... you'll get two months for the price of one. (coreg is a tablet, not a cap ... or does your doc have you on the CR (once a day extended release?) If so, ask him if you can go on the BID dosing because of the cost differential. The medication is the same except for the time release element.

You can also try hitting your PCP up for samples, that one doesn't always work, though.

Have you already used the coupon?

elSicomoro · 12-27-2008, 10:01 PM

The doc knows about our situation...before we lost our insurance, he gave me generics where he could, along with double amounts on certain meds (so I can cut them in half). Unfortunately, CorEg is a capsule.

monster · 12-27-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

The doc knows about our situation...before we lost our insurance, he gave me generics where he could, along with double amounts on certain meds (so I can cut them in half). Unfortunately, CorEg is a capsule.

yebbut at Walmart prices, no need to cut them in half, eh?

lumberjim · 12-27-2008, 10:32 PM

you should get a job working for the state government. they have good benefits usually.

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12-27-2008, 05:14 PM	#3
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I don't know...all I know is that this is the main prescription that I have to take for my heart, and I need it at a reasonable price.

12-27-2008, 09:27 PM	#7
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	As I understand it, there is a generic for CorEg, but it's made by a company in India. The way I see it, if it were good, my doc would have already put me on it.

12-27-2008, 10:01 PM	#13
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	The doc knows about our situation...before we lost our insurance, he gave me generics where he could, along with double amounts on certain meds (so I can cut them in half). Unfortunately, CorEg is a capsule.

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