Posted by smom on February 9, 2007, at 14:05:00
In reply to Re: Budeprion (Generic) vs. Wellbutrin, posted by zenhussy on February 9, 2007, at 12:15:17
> >>>It is unfortunate that insurance companies can require the use of generic. I pay the difference for the name brand Wellbutrin XL because taking the generic was just as bad or worse than not taking anything at all.<<<
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> not sure if income restrictions apply in your case but glaxcosmithwhatever has a meds program that can help with costs or even provide free medications. this was the case with wellbutrin XL before medicare kicked in.
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> Bridges To Access was the name of their program. couldn't hurt to see if they can't perhaps assist.
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> it is fortunate that some companies have overrides for medical necessity requirements for medications not covered in their formularies. sometimes it is a matter of fighting the good fight to get that override.
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> wishing that your insurance company recognized your medical necessity for namebrand.
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> how it feels when bean counters interrupt a patient's effective treatment: "oh hey, sorry your leg is broken...glad the morphine is helping with the pain but it costs too much...here's some aspirin...it should be the same to morphine so you'll be fine." yeah yeah apples and oranges but the best we can express as this brain is not stabilized from the weeks of less than adequate meds (the major AD component of the cocktail)
>So far I have been able to manage paying the difference. But, I do appreciate the information in case I get to the point that I cannot. I do fear the day they pay nothing at all for the name brand, then it would be a different story as to being able to afford to pay for it.
I have leveled out pretty well being back on schedule with the 300 mlg Welbutrin XL. I hope to keep things on track.
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