Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I got my Pegasys prescription last Tuesday and went to the pharmacy to fill it. Let's just say that I was in for a surprise. The 4 pack cost $4800 and my insurance copay was $600. I can't pay $600 a month for 48 weeks. That just isn't happening. I talked to my doctor and they are going to try and haggle with the insurance company. They said that sometimes they will work with people. As they explained it, pay a modest amount now or 1 million for a liver transplant later. She said if that doesn't work they can try to get the drug company to chip in based on income. I'm not impoverished, but I can't absorb these kind of fees. I guess it will work out some way. I suppose if I have to go bankrupt paying for treatment I will. The alternative doesn't have much appeal if I have to suffer with bad health. My doctor is one of only six Heptologists in Ohio, so you would think that he would know his business. I was a bit disappointed to discover that he doesn't recommend any alternative/supplements to be used along with Pegasys/Riba. I'm going to take modest amounts of the following and just let him know what I'm doing: Vitamin, no iron Milk Thistle Fish Oil Alpha Lipoic Acid Coenzyme Q-10 Probiotic Acidophilus In small amounts I don't see how it could do any harm and there is tons of information that indicates it could help. Would love to have some feedback on what you folks think. Also, would anyone know of any HepC support groups in Central Ohio? Thanks, Jon in Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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