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What does it cost for these two new drugs after using your insurance

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Cave Creek, AZ
August 17
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I'm starting on Methotrexate at first after insurance it was going to cost me $146.87 for 6 pills 😒 I spoke to my doctor saying this was alot is there something else that I can do ? Then they called in a prescription for the same medication just smaller dose and doubled the pill amount that I'll take and the price is have to pay is only $2. 86 now ❣️❣️❣️

August 21
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I take BRUKINSA for CLL. The monthly cost was $15500. with a copay of $3400. I was given a money grant from Leukemia Society for $4000. If you are given a prescription you should contact the many different cancer groups to see if they will provide a grant? Our illness can be hard to focus on sometimes but the cost of medication is an extreme distraction. Personally I think medication may be delayed for years just because of the cost versus the good medication will do to giving a person a normal life.

August 18
MyLeukemiaTeam

It sounds like there are two specific leukemia drugs in mind, but the names weren't included in the question — could you share which ones? That said, here's what's generally known about out-of-pocket costs for leukemia medications after insurance.

Leukemia drugs, especially newer ones, are often classified as "specialty Show Full Answer

It sounds like there are two specific leukemia drugs in mind, but the names weren't included in the question — could you share which ones? That said, here's what's generally known about out-of-pocket costs for leukemia medications after insurance.

Leukemia drugs, especially newer ones, are often classified as "specialty drugs" and can be very expensive even after insurance kicks in. Out-of-pocket costs can vary widely depending on:

- Your specific insurance plan
- Whether the drug requires prior authorization
- Your deductible and coinsurance amounts
- Whether your plan has a copay accumulator program The good news is there are ways to reduce those costs. Here are some options worth exploring:

- Drug manufacturer programs — Many offer copay assistance or savings cards directly on their websites
- Copay assistance organizations — Some nonprofits help cover copays, deductibles, and premiums
- GoodRx or similar tools — These can help find the lowest local pharmacy price
- Your doctor's office — A patient advocate there can help connect you with manufacturer assistance programs

One MyLeukemiaTeam member shared that their pharmacy found a secondary source and they ended up paying nothing for their medication. Another had a $1,300/month copay reduced significantly after their doctor's office contacted the manufacturer directly. It's worth asking!

August 17
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Thank you so much for this information

August 19

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