I reached my out of pocket maximum for prescription drugs in my first month!
The Crizotinib (Xalkori is the name brand) ended up costing me $1,101.84. This number is not 20% of retail + $20 as my insurance plan states. This number is simply what brings me to my out of pocket maximum, $1,500. From here on out the drug SHOULD cost me my co-pay of $20 for a 30-day supply. On Kaiser my drug had no co-pay what-so-ever, it was free. (Kaiser….the good ol’ days.)
I’m unsure what the retail price is for Walgreens Specialty- the pharmacy that is filling my prescription. It will be interesting to see how the retail price compares to Kaiser’s price of $12,000 for a 30-day supply.
Putting up a fight against cancer is expensive! AND I have what people call “good” insurance.
Aquarius vs. Cancer 
Holy crap, Kim!!!! That is absolutely RIDICULOUS!
With the drastic increase in health care costs SW and I will be eating out less. 🙂
Amen ! re: last 2 posts. My sister battling cancer, on kidney dialysis (3 days/wk.), recovering from hip replacement. I help her with paper work re: insurance, health care, It is CRAZY ! We live in a rural area in N.C., Wal-Mart pharmacy prices are lower for my family. I don’t understood why Insurance Companies & pharmacies charge different prices for same pill ! Have a good day….
It is fantastic that your sister has your help. Gold star to you!