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Has federal funding for methadone decreased since the "opiodemic"? I started taking opiates in 1992 because of extreme pain in my hip which I had suffered with since 1979. The medical profession gave me NSAID's and a small script for Tylenol-3. I have since had 2 hip replacements. I am 59 yrs old. I was on and off methadone for years and have been on it steady for 10 years and stayed clean. During this time I have gone from paying $0 to what will start next month at $360.00/mo. ## Manufacturers are free to set their own prices in the U.S. according to supply and demand. Thus, it really has nothing to do with federal regulations, but more to do with market competition and capitalism. The FDA warns that Methadone carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effec...

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oxycodone prices have doubled in less than 30 days in tenn. rumor has it that the manufacturers ,being top 8 have been sold an now there is only 1 producer of this product! ## It's not that there is only one manufacturer, now. That is only relevant to the name brand time released product, Oxycontin. The current problem stems from the fact that each year the DEA sets a manufacturing limit on how much of any controlled substance can be made and distributed. The figure is based on prior year prescriptions, as well as information from the FDA and the manufacturers, once the total amount is determined, it is split between the manufacturers. Usually, this gives a very good idea of how much the market will demand in the upcoming year and helps minimize how much is out there to be stolen an...

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I am trying to locate the AWP for Ocrevus. Any ideas? I have not been able to locate it anywhere. Thank you. ## Hi Nan, In order to retrieve the average wholesale price (AWP) for any particular product or medication, it would seem to me that you'd need to contact the manufacturer (Genentech) directly [at gene.com/contact-us] and submit an inquiry. You can also visit Ocrevus.com to view their various financial support programs that help cover the cost of Ocrevus. Have you discussed this in any detail with your local pharmacy by chance? I'd imagine that this might even be your best bet seeing as you'd have to pick it up and pay for it through them as it is with any prescription drug?

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My husband is taking this drug and last month he paid 8.99,this month it was 58.41 did the price jump up that much.and why? ## Hello, Penny! How are you? Did you ask your pharmacist? Sometimes it's just due to supply and demand, the manufacturer might be having trouble getting some of the raw materials, so they may have had to raise the price.

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is there anyplace outside of the us where one can buy tinture of opium for a reasonable price, the pharmacy now charges 850.00 for one bottle this is outrageous when I first started taking this 7 yrs ago it was 150.00 I cannot afford it and have colitus...

I've used a discount card for Nuvigil and gotten the first month free, and then the next month came out to $25 or so. This last month it was $120! Wishful thinking, but is it possible to just use a new discount card from my doctor at a different pharmacy? ## Hi Mell, Going to a new pharmacy is always a viable option in my opinion, especially if you're trying to weight out costs. But another thing I would also recommend, is trying to compare a different discount card at the same pharmacy you're used to going to. This way you can determine which one of those cards offers you a greater discount, in relationship to those price fluctuations that have been occurring each month. Do you think that your card just could've expired after your second time using it? Something that co...

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I was wondering if anyone could give me the pricing on the new generic suboxone. I have blue cross blue shield and i take the 8mg tablets. I get a script of 30 a month and i pay $110 dollars for 30 of the brand name. I am getting my script filled on thursday and wnated to know if i could save any money by going with the generic. ## Unfortunately, there are no universal cost guidelines for prescription drugs, it can vary from area to area and from pharmacy to pharmacy. Thus, the best thing you can do is to contact your pharmacy and ask them. There have been a few people that said some generics ended up costing them more, while others said it was about the same price, so it's very hard to say. Learn more Suboxone details here. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I've bee...

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I am interested in getting Prohep in the US. How can I get it and how much does it cost? ## I don't have any information on pricing and whether or not you can import it to the U.S. Prohep, however, is just a nutritional supplement that is believed to help protect the liver. It contains Liver Hydrolysate, Vitamin B12, Choline, Cysteine and Inositol, so it may be possible to find an equivalent here. Are there any questions or comments?

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I've been using Zydrus brand for years at bedtime 1 pill. CVS gave me Teva, as per pharmacist this is only brand they carry bc of volume pricing. No more special orders, as corporate will not allow it. My other drugs i.e. alprazolam same story. Has anyone used Teva that has switched from other brands? CVS is no longer customer friendly!!!! They are my in network pharmacy. I'm screwed. ## They no longer carry Teva generic Adderall . They haven’t a few years Each location has only what is stored ## Thanks for your reply. However, it was Teva Trazodone that I was inquiring about. How effective is it compared to other generic brands. I was using Zydus. ## As with any medication, it works well for some people, but not for everyone. The only way to find out how it works for you ...

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Is their a cheeper substitute replacin HYCODAN for a small dog? ## There are other alternatives for replacing Hycodan. I am not certain about the pricing, as it will vary with most retailers. But here are a few substitutes you may be interested in taking a look at; I am not a vet, nor an MD, but the following drugs are what I researched to be some of what other people are giving to their dogs under similar circumstances: Butorphanol (Torbutrol)..for coughing Theophylline..to help with breathing Chlorpheniramine..for allergies in small dogs and cats. Please post back if you have any concerns or trouble locating a specific drug, and I will be happy to assist you.

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Trying to simply find the best way to somehow get some serious price relief on this amazing but incredibly ridiculously priced pill. I understand a profit but the pricing I am finding is simply, for lack of a better way to put it, pure advantage taking of the public. Please help. ## Hello, Swanson8! How are you? These is a co-pay card available for eligible patients that helps you pay as little as $30 a month, if your eligible. You can check out the qualifications and print the card from their website at Linzess.com click here. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, bloating, gas and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## You can get 90 tablets for $430 via the Linzess Savings Program at: linzess.pskw.net. ## I we...

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It's a prescription from my gyn dr.. my insurance doesn't cover this drug since it is a compounded medication and experimental cream. for my condition I would like to get cost effective pricing. I am paying 40.00 dollars. can this medication be sent to me by mail. ## Hello, Candy! How are you? This website does not manufacture, compound, nor ship any mediations or products. It is an information only resource. That said, getting it a local compounding pharmacy is usually your only option. You may want to look and see how many are in your area, so you can compare prices. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that is often used topically to treat nerve pain. Typical side effects to topical use may include skin irritation, redness and burning. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Ca...

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have to take doxycycline hycl 100mg cap blue oblong tablet says mutual 105 on it. Was paying 10$ for 90 then it went up to 50$ now they are charging 299$ suddenly. Isn't mutual 105 generic? Is this pricing right or am I getting robbed? ## Have you asked the pharmacy about it? It is normal for prices to fluctuate, a lot of it depends on what their supplier is getting it for, as well as your location and etc. There are also some cases where they may have a certain medication under contract, so they can offer it for a very cheap price for a certain period of time. This is often true of medications that are on $4 and $10 lists. Then once that contractual agreement has run out, they have to charge more. For example, Walgreens does this with their program, you pay to join it, but then you...

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small clear bottle with white and green label green pills 350mg ## This has been asked about several times recently and I can't seem to find much accurate information regarding its contents, use, or pricing. Can you tell me what country its from? ## I have been using this pills for a month, but I haven't lost everything that I want. This product is really good. I love it, this is the reasin why I want to use it again.

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green rectangular pill, split into 3 sections, S on one section, 90 on the second section, and 3 on the third section. ## I would like more info on the Ativan 2mg you carry and any toher medications you may carry and the pricing. I also take anti-depressants, anxiety meds, and pain managements meds too. I look forward from hearing from you. Thank-you ## Green rectangle S -90-3 2.mg Alprozolam and Keppra for my my anxiety, seizure, panic attacks. I have my paper work on my medical background from the hospital. ## The tablet with the S 903 marking is manufactured by Dava Pharmaceuticals and they do list it as containing 2mgs of Alprazolam, which is a generic for Xanax. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, head...

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how much for reduce 15 how many in a packet ## The price and quantity of Reduce (Sibutramine) 15mg is likely going to vary from distributor to distributor at each location, so I can't really give you details on exact pricing. However from what I could gather, each box is said to have a 10 day supply and can cost about $10-13 bucks from various distributors in Taiwan. I hope this helps!

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. my dog has severe arthritis at 6 yrs of age. will arthri d help and what is cost ## I do not know what the cost is, since this site does not sell any products and from what I can gather, you have to call them for current pricing information, most have reported it being around $50 a bottle. This is a supplement, therefore it has not been tested and actually proven to help with ANYTHING. The same is true of most supplements on the market, they have not been tested and proven to actually help with any medical condition. They do have a website and they list the ingredients as: Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Magnesium, NAG, Chondroitin, Termeric, Rice Flour, Boswella, Ashwagandha, Bromelain, Evening Primrose Oil, Green Lipped Muscle and Hyaluronic Acid. You have to call to order and those who have ...

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I would like to know the cost of g. e. Simvastatin 40 mg ## I'm sorry, but this website doesn't manufacture, prescribe, nor sell any medications or products, it is an information only website. Additionally, such pricing information will vary depending on your location and how many you are purchasing. Learn more Simvastatin details here. Where are you located?

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Could anyone please explain the massive increase in costs over the last 2 months?? ## Xyvion, which contains the active ingredient Tibolone, isn't available in the U.S., and I haven't been able to find any information on the pricing. Have you tried asking your pharmacist/chemist about it? ## Xyvion I have and they come out with the usual reply of an increase in costs but as there is no equivalent available I find it hard to believe that the cost can go up from $38.00 to $49.00 with 2 price increases over 2 months ## I tried to stop taking it twice but had to go back on it. Had not taken enough with me to South America but amazingly got it without a script for half the price in both Brazil(Salvador) & Argentina (Ushuaia). Also you can buy 1.25mg tablets or 2.50mg & there ...

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Round red pill with 225 on one side and middle "break line" on back. Identified on printed paper as oxycdone 80mg extended release tablet TEVA Pharm. Filled my prescription from India for better pricing but question whether it is what they say it is? ## I just got the same. Did you find out anything? ## It can be hit or miss with foreign medications because they're just not regulated the same way the FDA does in the United States. ## Did you ever figure this out? A friend got some from India and we are actually trying to figure this out. I had a toothache and took a half. Well, about 2 hours later? I felt euphoric and my 2 teeth quit hurting completely. I am sure It's for pain yet not 100 on what this is. ## I have dealt with Indians. Got screwed not 99%.......100%! ## I...

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