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1722607 tn?1335747858 I contacted my insurance company today to ask about the price of the meds for triple treatment. A 3 month supply of interferon, ribavirin, & Victrelis would cost $180.00 (so about $60 a month) I thought it was going to be a lot higher. But I forgot to ask about "rescue drugs". Not sure how that works and how much that would be. Any one have an idea?
Avatar m tn Next time I try treatment I'm going to suggest to my doctor to prescribe neupogen and procrit before I start to get the counts up. Mine have always dropped into the low range. I found especially the neupogen made me feel rough after I was already well into treatment and didn't do a whole lot. Why don't doctors prescribe it before treatment? Would there be a downside to that?
764075 tn?1234495599 Are there assistance programs out there to assist with cost of Neupogen if my Dx prescribes. I am on a basic health program and co-pay 50% for all meds.
Avatar f tn Even with the longer lasting aspect, Neulasta was more expensive. I prefer the shorter and more frequent Neupogen for both the cost (although I did not even have a copay) and the lack of sides, even considering the increased inconvienience. Yeah, I thought Neulasta was pretty nasty.
Avatar m tn Here are some patient assistance numbers from the mfgrs. I haven't used these in a while, so if one of them doesn't work for you let me know and I'll straighten it out: Pegassist (Roche Pegasys system): 1-866-422-2377 Commitment to Care (Schering- Plough PEG-Intron system): 1-800-521-7157 Amgen Pharmaceuticals (Neupogen) 1-888-762-6436 http://www.needymeds.org/drug_list.taf?
Avatar f tn I have been taking the Neupogen for the entire nine months. I take Neupogen 3 times a week (tues, thurs, sat) and my counts are still low. My most recent (2/19/08) lab results are as follows: WBC 2.0 ANC 520 RBC 3.54 Hemoglobin 11.7 I am also taking Procrit every other Friday. My lowest WBC count was 1.8. I agree with nygirl, your numbers seem ok. My doctor would have put you on the Neopogen bases on your WBC and ANC. Let your doctor know that you are concerned about your numbers.
Avatar f tn t a good one, is to lower the dose of interferon. I would avoid that at all costs. I was on neupogen for 5 months. At first I had a bit of leg pain that responded to tylenol. That stopped after the first week and I really didn't know I was taking it. It is very expensive.
Avatar f tn For me, Neupogen was significantly milder. As Linda pointed out, Neulasta is longer lasting, Neupogen requires more shots. Neulasta is much more expensive, if that's a consideration. Even with the more frequent Neupogen, I found that that Neupogen at $400 each is a better bargain than Neulasta at $3000 each. (these amounts are based on what hematologist billed insurance, not my out of pocket). Your mileage may vary.
Avatar f tn I have CAREMARK prescription drug insurance AND I am in a clinincal trial (with no-cost tx meds), but when my ANC went below 500 and my doc ordered the "rescue" drug neupogen, neither the Trial nor my insurance would cover it. Check, double-check and triple check to make sure you know how much you might have to pay out of pocket for tx.
Avatar f tn t know what the new meds will cost yet. Any and all information is appreciated! (I have never treated before, geno 1a, stage 2.5 fibrosis). Also, as a side question, any information on getting treatment in Canada would be helpful. My husband has dual citizenship and I'm wondering if that might be an option for me. Thanks!
Avatar n tn they want to get me on it asap,,,,my hemo is dropping everyday,,,,that stuff cost big bucks...i sent in forms today for help with it,,,,when i get up its hard to hold my head up...in fact i walk around with my head down...last check my hemo was 8.8.....i would say today its about 8.5....i feel really bad...ihave other sx that aren't too good but the anemia feels deadly to me.....good luck....
Avatar f tn On the other hand, if the white blood cells continue to be adequate for continuation of therapy, then there is no role for Neupogen/Neulasta. It would simply add cost (to you and or your insurance company) and provide no real benefit. In these cases, if your white count were ever to drop low enough that the chemo would be dose reduced or delayed, the use of Neupogen would likely be commenced with the next dose and continued throughout treatment.
1658980 tn?1330711550 Got updated lab results this morning - WBC and neutrophils took dive. Neutrophils down to .67 and WBC 1.46. Having problems getting Neupogen? Doctor wants to get it in me no later than tomorrow so I can continue with shot #10 on Saturday but they are having to jump through hoops to get it prescribed that quickly. I feel not very well and this is a major university hospital in a major city - I don't get it and am irritated at this point.
Avatar m tn I was on a clinical drug trial. The only parts that cost me were the "rescue" drugs and those cost me nearly $120 an injection - $120 a week - over and above what my drug plan covered....that was pretty damn expensive for me.
493068 tn?1224765315 Do any of you have information about any long term side effects if you had Neupogen for 40 weeks?
Avatar f tn I just read that a lot of people try NOT to take Neupogen unless it is a necessity due to sx. I am on Neupogen and I take it 3 times a week and have been taking it for 8 mos. now. Does anyone know exactly why people/anyone would want to NOT take Neupogen? Your answers may provide some insight for me and my sx's.
Avatar f tn The Hematologist said he was going to start him on Neupogen is anyone else taking this and is it working for them. He also said that he may need a transfusion , which is freaking my husband out because that is how we suspect he contracted the Hep c orignally (back in the 80s). I told him that they screen the blood much differently now then they did back then , but he is still freaking out. Anyone who is taling Neupogen please let me know if it is helping.
Avatar n tn low blood count started neupogen injections to build up white blood cell count so I can have chemotherapy, can I drink beer with this?
Avatar f tn Just got the call this morning that my doctor wants to put me on Neupogen for 4 weeks because my white blood cells are so low. I'm so disappointed, I really wanted to be done shooting into myself!! Anyone else out there on this drug? I don't know a thing about it.
Avatar f tn So the doc finally agreed to a neupogen shot, after many delayed shots of pegasys. I was supposed to do a shot tuesday, however got bloodwork done today and anc is 620, Doc says to take neupogen tonight (I did, the neupogen is 300mcg, im ~130lbs) and get more bloodwork done on thursday, and then he'll call friday with whether or not to take the shot or not. So here I am, waiting, again. Arggg!
Avatar f tn I am supposed to receive Neupogen tomorrow. Did my peg shot this morning. I'm sure I will get instructions with the med but it's good to get some input from those who are currently treating with it. Are we supposed to wait 24 hrs after the peg shot to inject Neup? Should I inject more slowly than I do with Peg? Docs office told me to reduce peg today to 135 mcg but I didn't (me not listen - what a revelation) because I knew I was getting the Neup tomorrow.