Re: OT: insurance covering probiotics

[Guest guest]

VSL is a rx probiotic, unfortunately in my area in the NE, the pharmacies

don't carry it (what pharmacies in your areas carry this?), they wanted me

to substitute for otc florastar, I've done it and it wasn't nearly as good

as the VSL. I was able to buy it on-line w/o a script, but I had to pay

out of pocket.

Another thing you can do, if your dr. is willing, have them order it from

the on-line pharmacy for you.

From:

Eileen Murray <efmurray@...>

To:

Date:

08/31/2010 01:07 PM

Subject:

Re: [ ] OT re: probiotics

Sent by:

because it is a Rx, insurance will cover it....people with other illnesses

also

need this, not just us lymies

insurance companies will insist on generics when they can, but otherwise

they

are not to override a MD's orders....I don't think you'll have a problem,

but

you could ask ahead of time,too

many MD's are unfamiliar with it coming in a Rx strength

________________________________

From: le Handy <kndplus2@...>

Sent: Mon, August 30, 2010 11:28:38 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] OT re: probiotics

so this is a probiotic that you can get from your doctor as a prescription

and is filled at the pharmacy??? i thought this would be considered a

supplement?

danielle

On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 3:34 PM, Eileen Murray <efmurray@...> wrote:

>

>

> VSL#3 comes in a Rx strength that is double the over the counter

one...it

> is

> called VSL#3DS

> My LLMD prefers the packets to the capsules and yes, it still needs

> refrigeration unless you are traveling with it and have to have it.

> If you have a copay with insurance the double strength is affordable.

>

> ________________________________

> From: " alicia.colon@... <alicia.colon%40ey.com> "

><alicia.colon@...<alicia.colon%40ey.com>

> >

>

> < %40>

> Sent: Mon, August 30, 2010 3:56:36 PM

> Subject: Re: [ ] OT re: probiotics

>

>

> Here's the info. on VSL I was able to get it w/o a rx order. There are

> some companies on-line willing to sell it. My dr. even asked me for this

> info. because he said a lot of his patients are coming in w/c diff. and

> regular probiotics don't seem to be strong enough.

>

> VSL3

> Product Features

> It contains 8 different strains of beneficial bacteria that were

specially

> selected to produce an optimal composition of beneficial bacteria.

> 2 capsules contain 225 billion live lactic acid bacteria, which

> collectively act as a Living Shield in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

> VSL#3 is supplied in a bottle containing 60 capsules.

> Vegetable capsules.

>

> Average costs range between $44 - 46 dollars. Product needs to be

> refrigerated.

>

> There is also packets that contain 450 billion live lactic acid

bacteria,

> it's quite costly, for 30 packs it's about $75 - $78

>

> You can google VSL#3 and all the companies that sell it will pop up.

>

> I've tried most of the brands you can buy in the stores and they weren't

> strong enough for long term ABX use. It's supposed to be one of the best

> you can buy, I guess it's cheaper than flying to France to get the good

> stuff!

>

> Regards,

>

>

>

> L. Colón | Executive Assistant

>

> Ernst & Young LLP

> 300 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902-6765, United States of

> America

> Office: +1 203 674 3273 | alicia.colon@... <alicia.colon%40ey.com>

> Website: www.ey.com

>

> From:

> Eileen Murray <efmurray@... <efmurray%40>>

> To:

> < %40>

> Date:

> 08/30/2010 03:05 PM

> Subject:

> Re: [ ] Probiotics - What do you take?

> Sent by:

> < %40>

>

> VSL #3 is really a terrific product in the Rx formula

>

> ________________________________

> From: <canefan18@... <canefan18%40hotmail.com>>

> < %40>

> Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 8:47:40 PM

> Subject: [ ] Probiotics - What do you take?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Walmart can get the VSL....just ask the pharmacist to order it for you.

 

>

>

> VSL#3 comes in a Rx strength that is double the over the counter

one...it

> is

> called VSL#3DS

> My LLMD prefers the packets to the capsules and yes, it still needs

> refrigeration unless you are traveling with it and have to have it.

> If you have a copay with insurance the double strength is affordable.

>

> ________________________________

> From: " alicia.colon@... <alicia.colon%40ey.com> "

><alicia.colon@...<alicia.colon%40ey.com>

> >

>

> < %40>

> Sent: Mon, August 30, 2010 3:56:36 PM

> Subject: Re: [ ] OT re: probiotics

>

>

> Here's the info. on VSL I was able to get it w/o a rx order. There are

> some companies on-line willing to sell it. My dr. even asked me for this

> info. because he said a lot of his patients are coming in w/c diff. and

> regular probiotics don't seem to be strong enough.

>

> VSL3

> Product Features

> It contains 8 different strains of beneficial bacteria that were

specially

> selected to produce an optimal composition of beneficial bacteria.

> 2 capsules contain 225 billion live lactic acid bacteria, which

> collectively act as a Living Shield in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

> VSL#3 is supplied in a bottle containing 60 capsules.

> Vegetable capsules.

>

> Average costs range between $44 - 46 dollars. Product needs to be

> refrigerated.

>

> There is also packets that contain 450 billion live lactic acid

bacteria,

> it's quite costly, for 30 packs it's about $75 - $78

>

> You can google VSL#3 and all the companies that sell it will pop up.

>

> I've tried most of the brands you can buy in the stores and they weren't

> strong enough for long term ABX use. It's supposed to be one of the best

> you can buy, I guess it's cheaper than flying to France to get the good

> stuff!

>

> Regards,

>

>

>

> L. Colón | Executive Assistant

>

> Ernst & Young LLP

> 300 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902-6765, United States of

> America

> Office: +1 203 674 3273 | alicia.colon@... <alicia.colon%40ey.com>

> Website: www.ey.com

>

> From:

> Eileen Murray <efmurray@... <efmurray%40>>

> To:

> < %40>

> Date:

> 08/30/2010 03:05 PM

> Subject:

> Re: [ ] Probiotics - What do you take?

> Sent by:

> < %40>

>

> VSL #3 is really a terrific product in the Rx formula

>

> ________________________________

> From: <canefan18@... <canefan18%40hotmail.com>>

> < %40>

> Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 8:47:40 PM

> Subject: [ ] Probiotics - What do you take?

>

>

[Guest guest]

I live in the Northeast as well and my local little mom and pop pharmacy orders

the Rx VSL#3DS just for me. Check around at other pharmacies and not just the

chains and maybe you will find one that can order this for you.

________________________________

From: " alicia.colon@... " <alicia.colon@...>

Sent: Tue, August 31, 2010 2:01:00 PM

Subject: Re: [ ]OT: insurance covering probiotics

VSL is a rx probiotic, unfortunately in my area in the NE, the pharmacies

don't carry it (what pharmacies in your areas carry this?), they wanted me

to substitute for otc florastar, I've done it and it wasn't nearly as good

as the VSL. I was able to buy it on-line w/o a script, but I had to pay

out of pocket.

Another thing you can do, if your dr. is willing, have them order it from

the on-line pharmacy for you.

From:

Eileen Murray <efmurray@...>

To:

Date:

08/31/2010 01:07 PM

Subject:

Re: [ ] OT re: probiotics

Sent by:

because it is a Rx, insurance will cover it....people with other illnesses

also

need this, not just us lymies

insurance companies will insist on generics when they can, but otherwise

they

are not to override a MD's orders....I don't think you'll have a problem,

but

you could ask ahead of time,too

many MD's are unfamiliar with it coming in a Rx strength

________________________________

From: le Handy <kndplus2@...>

Sent: Mon, August 30, 2010 11:28:38 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] OT re: probiotics

so this is a probiotic that you can get from your doctor as a prescription

and is filled at the pharmacy??? i thought this would be considered a

supplement?

danielle

On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 3:34 PM, Eileen Murray <efmurray@...> wrote:

>

>

> VSL#3 comes in a Rx strength that is double the over the counter

one...it

> is

> called VSL#3DS

> My LLMD prefers the packets to the capsules and yes, it still needs

> refrigeration unless you are traveling with it and have to have it.

> If you have a copay with insurance the double strength is affordable.

>

> ________________________________

> From: " alicia.colon@... <alicia.colon%40ey.com> "

><alicia.colon@...<alicia.colon%40ey.com>

> >

>

> < %40>

> Sent: Mon, August 30, 2010 3:56:36 PM

> Subject: Re: [ ] OT re: probiotics

>

>

> Here's the info. on VSL I was able to get it w/o a rx order. There are

> some companies on-line willing to sell it. My dr. even asked me for this

> info. because he said a lot of his patients are coming in w/c diff. and

> regular probiotics don't seem to be strong enough.

>

> VSL3

> Product Features

> It contains 8 different strains of beneficial bacteria that were

specially

> selected to produce an optimal composition of beneficial bacteria.

> 2 capsules contain 225 billion live lactic acid bacteria, which

> collectively act as a Living Shield in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

> VSL#3 is supplied in a bottle containing 60 capsules.

> Vegetable capsules.

>

> Average costs range between $44 - 46 dollars. Product needs to be

> refrigerated.

>

> There is also packets that contain 450 billion live lactic acid

bacteria,

> it's quite costly, for 30 packs it's about $75 - $78

>

> You can google VSL#3 and all the companies that sell it will pop up.

>

> I've tried most of the brands you can buy in the stores and they weren't

> strong enough for long term ABX use. It's supposed to be one of the best

> you can buy, I guess it's cheaper than flying to France to get the good

> stuff!

>

> Regards,

>

>

>

> L. Colón | Executive Assistant

>

> Ernst & Young LLP

> 300 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902-6765, United States of

> America

> Office: +1 203 674 3273 | alicia.colon@... <alicia.colon%40ey.com>

> Website: www.ey.com

>

> From:

> Eileen Murray <efmurray@... <efmurray%40>>

> To:

> < %40>

> Date:

> 08/30/2010 03:05 PM

> Subject:

> Re: [ ] Probiotics - What do you take?

> Sent by:

> < %40>

>

> VSL #3 is really a terrific product in the Rx formula

>

> ________________________________

> From: <canefan18@... <canefan18%40hotmail.com>>

> < %40>

> Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 8:47:40 PM

> Subject: [ ] Probiotics - What do you take?

>

>