General Discussion

- Many expensive meds have manufacture coupons you can use. They often reduce a person's copays dramatically. The catch is that people on government insurance (this includes medicare) can NOT utilize them. It drives me crazy because many of the these meds are most needed by people on Medicare.

-You can not use Good RX etc type coupons with any insurance it is either or NEVER both.

-The newest generations Inhalers and DOACs (blood thinners) are predominantly used by people with more complex medical issues and are on these plans. Because some of these are so expensive people end up relying on less safe and effective methods to treat their issues. Some examples are people who really need medications like Advair end up using albuterol only. This is not optimal because it is less safe and effective. Those who should be on Eliquis or Xarelto end up staying on warfarin because warfarin is much less expensive.

-Getting expensive medications from Canada is an issue because of tariffs and because it is more complicated process and many people lack the skills, ability and assistance to be able to.

All together the system is very rigged against the poor, marginalized, and less literate. Those with money and know how, do better. It is devastating to communities.

Sorry for preaching but it is terrible, wrong and infuriating.