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6-MP at a Discount?
Question:
The cheepest drug prices that I found were at Costco (one of the large wherehouse stores here in LA). I don’t remember the exact price, but it was a lot cheeper for 6-mp. Another place to try are the mail order pharmacy services. Try AARP, it appears that you dont have to be a retired person, or meet an age limit, to use their pharmacy (at least that seems to be the case for ostomy supplies). Also, try to work out a deal with your pharmacy. Sometimes the best prices are at the independent pharmacy. The chains don’t care and are just pill counting factories.
To whom ever wrote the above: I resent the comment that the "chains don’t care and are just pill counting factories." I would like for you to come and spend a day with me at a chain pharmacy. (I moonlight at a CVS) They are the busiest and hardest places to work. Try answering the phone, entering a prescription into the computer, counting it, checking your technician, answering another phone at the same time, then counselling patients about meds at the same time as trying to eat your cold pizza? Sound fun, I don’t think so. Just because you may have had a bad experience somewhere, please don’t put down my profession. As you can see from what I do here, maybe we pharmacists don’t just count pills. I hope that other pharmacists don’t read your comment because they just might not respond to your questions in the future. I Remain, a Very Disgrunteled Pharmacist! — Your Pharmacist, Anthony J. Longo, B.S., R.Ph.
Response:
My health insurance does not cover prescription drugs and I am currently paying $118.00 a month for 6-MP. I’m hoping to find a cheaper way to purchase this drug out of pocket. Has anyone found a cheaper price for this drug–perhaps a discount for a bulk purchase or a buying co-op. Does the Crohn’s?Colitis Foundation offer discournts? Any ideas would be appreciated, Jane
Response:
The cheepest drug prices that I found were at Costco (one of the large wherehouse stores here in LA). I don’t remember the exact price, but it was a lot cheeper for 6-mp. Another place to try are the mail order pharmacy services. Try AARP, it appears that you dont have to be a retired person, or meet an age limit, to use their pharmacy (at least that seems to be the case for ostomy supplies). Also, try to work out a deal with your pharmacy. Sometimes the best prices are at the independent pharmacy. The chains don’t care and are just pill counting factories.
Response:
My health insurance does not cover prescription drugs and I am currently paying $118.00 a month for 6-MP. I’m hoping to find a cheaper way to purchase this drug out of pocket. Has anyone found a cheaper price for this drug–perhaps a discount for a bulk purchase or a buying co-op. Does the Crohn’s?Colitis Foundation offer discournts? Any ideas would be appreciated, Jane
Jane, Where do yo presently get your meds? From CVS, Fays, etc, or a local drug store? Chain stores should have a lower price, but not always. AARP is another choice. I would also try calling National Rx. This is a mail away prescription group. Also try Medco, another mail away. These two are the largest Nationwide. If you were taking Immuran, they just came out with a generic form, which is considerably less expensive than the brand. Best of luck in you search – the Mail away firms have 800 phone numbers. — Your Pharmacist, Anthony J. Longo, B.S., R.Ph.
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