Anyone know where I can assistance for medication?

[graywarrior]

I just got back from clinic with a Nexium prescriptio--$184 for a 30 days supply. I thought there were some assistance groups that could help with meds. Anyone know?

[redqueen]

1. Not sure... maybe one of these could help?

https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/


Good luck.

[PRETZEL]

2. Is there a generic available?

that may help.

Also, maybe contact the manufacturer.

[graywarrior]

4. No generic

[merh]

25. Nexium Generic Name: Esomeprazole

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=generic+nexium&aq=0&oq=generic+nex

Buy it on line

Nexium (Esomeprazole)
Synonyms: Nexpro, Olzole, Raciper, Sompraz, Omeprazole, Prilosec, Zegerid
Nexium (Esomeprazole) is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) used to treat heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux. It may be used in combination with two antibiotics to treat helicobacter pylori (h. Pylori) infection and duodenal ulcers. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
http://www.medstore.biz/prescriptions/nexium/

[TZ]

26. Gotta be careful buying generic stuff like this on line though

there are a LOT of fake drugs out there....My company won't let me view this website, which makes me wonder how kosher it is because I am after all at a scientific firm.

[merh]

27. good advice

thank you

[graywarrior]

29. Hmmm, why did the pharmacist tell me there is no generic?

[merh]

30. I don't know, seems odd to me too

Hope things get better :hug:

[lizziegrace]

3. The manufacturer has a program

http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/help-affording-your-medicines/

[graywarrior]

11. Thank you!

This is why I love DU.

[no name no slogan]

5. Contact your state department of Health and Human Services

www.dhhs.state.nh.us

They may have some programs you qualify for.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear gray...

:hug: :hug:

[Midlodemocrat]

7. You need to get the forms from your doctor.

S/He will give you the forms for the program the manufacturer offers. The programs are specific to the individual medication/manufacturer.

Pretty straightforward forms. You get the doc to fill out part, you fill out part, you mail it in, you're good to go.

In the meantime, ask for samples. Nexium is a heavily sampled drug. The doc should have tons. If he doesn't, ask him to contact the rep and get some for you. He should be willing to do that.

[graywarrior]

12. Wow, thanks!

[Midlodemocrat]

15. Gray - go here

http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/help-affording-your-medicines/


You'll get information in literally seconds. Good luck. If I can help with this, let me know.

[graywarrior]

16. Awesome....thank you!

[FloridaJudy]

8. Nexium is just a fancier version of Prilosec

http://gerd.emedtv.com/prilosec/prilosec-vs.-nexium.html

Ask your doctor if you can take the generic version of Prilosec instead. Most doctors also have information about patient assistance plans run by the drug companies. It can't hurt to ask.

[Midlodemocrat]

9. Nexium also can help guard against Barrett's esophagus, though.

[DeepBlueC]

17. Don't all PPIs do that?

It's the acid erosion that triggers BE so it would seem that anything that mitigates that also lessens the odds of developing esophageal cancer and its precursors. Any proton pump inhibitor that works for you ought to do the same thing.

[Midlodemocrat]

18. I believe, and I could be wrong, but that would be extremely unlikely,

HAHAHA, just kidding about the extremely unlikely part.

that the PPIs work to prevent the acid from being made in the first place, but that the Nexium actually helps to heal the esophagus.

Interesting little known fun fact about PPIs. If taking them, you are more susceptible to stomach bugs and generally stomach ickies because the acid that would normally be produced is not, and the acid is what would destroy the weaker bugs.

This has been the Midlo Health Department Update for the Day. Tomorrow we will discuss scabies.

[graywarrior]

19. When do we discuss crabs?

[Midlodemocrat]

20. That was last week. Sorry you missed it.

[graywarrior]

21. How about personality disorders?

Of which I have many.

[old mark]

28. With melted butter? nt

[DeepBlueC]

34. actually both of them work to heal the esophagus

by exactly the same mechanism, reducing the acid exposure. I think you may have fallen for Nexium p.r.. Neither of them has any active ingredient that acts directly on the esophagus. Nexium is what is called a "me too" drug, a slight change in the molecule which allows a company to promote a new brand for a full patent term as a Superior Product. The change is driven by marketing rather than basic improvements in the behavior of the medication, despite the comparison studies produced by the company which purport to demonstrate just that. If you can't demonstrate some edge in a small sample in any individual study you don't publish the study and bind the researchers with confidentiality agreements.

[lizziegrace]

10. Prilosec is OTC now

$28/box for 3-4 week supply if I remember correctly.

[graywarrior]

13. She told me to double up on the over the counter Prilosec

I'll try that first and see if it works.

[grasswire]

31. prilosec itself isn't cheap

Isn't it about a buck a pill?

[RebelOne]

14. What about those Montel Williams ads I always see on TV.

He says that if you need help with meds, that company will help. I don't remember the name of the company, but I'm sure it could be found by Googling.

[TZ]

23. AstraZeneca IS the company

and actually that bus that Montel Williams has with that program. In the area where I am today...

[merh]

24. Partnership for Prescription Assistance

PPA is sponsored by America's Pharmaceutical Research Companies. For more information go to www.pparx.org or call 1-888-4PPA-NOW.

[Dangerously Amused]

22. Thanks for this thread.

I always like having this type of current info on hand for myself and others.

[NC_Nurse]

32. I would take Omeprazole over the counter if you don't qualify for other help.

It's the generic for Prilosec. Same type of drug. You can take it twice a day if once a day isn't cutting it.
Some folks take a combo of a PPI (drugs like Nexium and Prilosec) and an H2 inhibitor (Zantac or Pepcid, which are available OTC and in generic form also).

[applegrove]

33. Call the drug company that makes the pill. That might work.