New here - Questions about off-label use

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Hello,

I'm new here ( referred me) and have spent all day reading

through the back posts. What a wealth of information and inspiration!

I actually don't have asthma, but have severe uncontrolled throat

allergies that started up 2 years ago and have basically turned my

life upside down. I might as well be living in a bubble.

I am very interested in trying Xolair to see if it helps, but I'm

pretty sure health insurance won't cover it for off-label use

(correct me if I'm wrong here). I've read some posts about

Genentech's assistance program. Does anyone know if they offer

assistance to patients who take Xolair for off-label use? Also, do

you happen to know what the maximum income requirement is? We are

definitely not at poverty level, but there is no way we can afford

$3,000 a month for this medication, especially since I haven't been

able to work in over a year due to these health problems.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thank you!

, 32, Louisville