My new heart meds cost $686

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sorry…I apologise. On the other hand we all know America has the best meds that maybe we don’t get in the UK.

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Having the best meds doesn’t benefit those that can’t afford them thanks to the shoddy healthcare system.

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It’s pretty poor prescribing to prescribe meds the patient can’t possibly afford. And then insist upon them when they are told the patient just can’t get them.

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My exeperience as a cardiac patient is that if you are prescribed a specific med, it’s because it is needed. They make a difference with heart function. I notice when I have forgotten to take mine.

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You could look it up on goodrx, they have saved our butts before.

https://www.goodrx.com/

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Sometimes docs have free samples of new meds. There is a website you can go to and see how much your doctor is making on kickbacks from the drug companies.

Usually the free ones are only a weeks worth though. But may buy you some time in finding an alternative.

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Thanks for all the replies. @LilyoftheValley @Hemy @anon4362788 @TomCat @anon4126574 @anon82948922 @Jimbob @bobbilly @crazydiamond444 @Wave

I’m going to try for the help from the manufactures and see, but @LilyoftheValley says you don’t qualify if you are on Medicare which I am. I’m thinking about trying to get an appointment at the med school and see what they can do.

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Thanks @ablue. 15

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@anon54988740 being on medicare doesn’t automatically disqualify you. I just found this for AstraZeneca.

Most people without insurance and with limited incomes will qualify. Medicare Part D patients must not be enrolled in LIS.

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I tried applying multiple times and each company told me I don’t qualify because I have Medicare.

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@anon4362788 , this was what I dealt with trying to get affordable meds. They wouldn’t let me. This article talks about it. What we do qualify for is the Extra Help program for lower costs on meds as long as you qualify financially

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Thanks @anon4362788 I’m not in LIS, and AstraZeneca is one of the companies I have an application for. I’m just on Medicare, and don’t qualify for Medicaid.

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Thanks @LilyoftheValley 1515

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