I Currently Do Not Take Any Biologics Because Of The Prohibited Cost Involved. Anyone Else Dealing With This? What Do You Take Instead?
Yes, I had been on Orencia for quite a while, but my plan administration went with a new third party administer to aid in the copay assistance programs, and they ate up $15000 in my assistance by late May of this year, so had to switch back to an older medication that is not a biologic.
Many people face challenges with the high cost of biologics. Here are some alternatives and steps you can consider:
- Biosimilars: These are similar to biologics but generally cost less. They are designed to be as safe and effective as the original biologics
- Insurance Assistance: Check if your insurance covers Show Full Answer
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