The Good News or the Bad News?
I went to see my new gastroenterologist today.
I've had IBS for 25+ years, and she recommended a new medication that she said might help substantially.
That's pretty great.
I'm all hyped up about this new medication, and when I go to the pharmacy to pick it up, they said I had to give "permission" for it to be filled.
Why? Because a one-month supply is $270.
Um, no.
I went home and checked the price everywhere (including Amazon Pharmacy). Because of the patent, it's almost $300 anywhere you get it filled, and that's WITH insurance covering it.
No way would I spend that much on a prescription for a condition that isn't life-threatening. So I guess I'm waiting for the generic version to come out in 2029.
I was able to fit in a swim because the gastro's office is only about a mile from the pool. I walked all over the place, though (about six miles), and it was 93 today, so I'm definitely beat.
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