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Q: where can i get good price for my pain patch? My insurance is terrible!!

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10/30/08 6:50pm

I would call around to the pharmacies in your general neighborhood and do "price comparisons."  I'd also ask my doctor if he has resources like a drug representative who can also advise you on some pricing opportunities.

there are some reputable drug websites - you need to see a particular logo or label - Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Site accreditation,

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11/ 6/08 8:27pm

Are you talking about fentanyl??

 

1. Find out from your pharmacist (I am one, so this is how I have approached it when I had time to help patients) the company that makes all the generics plus the brand.

 

2. Contact all these companies to see if they have any financial help for you. 

I was surprised that even the generic companies have assistance problems.  There are

so many patient assistance programs out there, that I find it puzzling when people complain, although, yes, there are acceptions!!!

 

3. Do you have to use a narcotic patch??  Can your doctor switch you to an oral

narcotic???

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By leopardmom3-2008— Last Modified: 12/25/10, First Published: 10/25/08