Posted on 11/13/2012 3:50:25 PM PST by Sherman Logan
I have a female relative in pretty severe financial straits. She has been able to find only part-time work and so has no health insurance. She has psoriasis, but with medication can keep it under control. Her meds were till recently available as generics at Walmart and elsewhere for $4/month.
They just went off the list and now cost upwards of $100, which puts a major dint in her budget.
I have been trying to help her by researching Canadian pharmacies, but it is pretty obvious that many of them are scam or semi-scam sites. She is concerned, rightly imo, about the possibility of counterfeit drugs from such sources.
Does anybody have a Canadian pharmacy they have used which appears to provide legitimate drugs?
We have used www.cheapodrugs.com for years for a wide variety of maintenance meds in our family without issue or concern.
Just out of curiosity, what is the name of the med she takes? I work at a pharmacy (inpatient, hospital) and we are currently experiencing a number of drugs that are unavailable due to shortages. There are always some shortages, but I believe the current crop has been exacerbated by the New England Compounding debacle. Quite a few related manufacturers have been found not adequate in the sterility of their productions, and so have voluntarily recalled their products. I’m just wondering if the drug in question will be available again in the near future.
Have used this site for 3 years for multiple meds, including Spiriva and Advair. Never a problem, great customer service.
Help your cousin contact the manufacturer of the drug. You’d be surprised how helpful they are to people who can’t afford their product. Good luck. Prayers for her.
I have ordered from the Canadian Pharmacy which has the name of their pharmacist listed on their website, their street address and phone number. I have never had a problem.
Have an elderlyl relative who received Plavix 75mg FREE for about 8-10 years from Bristol-Myers. They have a program to provide it free for low incomes.
Plavix is extremely expensive.
Has she tried contacting the drug maker? Many of them have drug assistance programs for people in her situation.
I can help if you like...have excellent sources I get my medication from. Just hit me up with a PM and I will share.
Well actually living in Canada the pharmacies are legit. You don’t usually mail away for drugs though but actually go to them and hand over your prescription. I really don’t know the price differential in drug costs but they are not given away free either. I do recall hearing of bus trips that went to Canada for people to stock up but not lately to be honest. This is one of the few things that is cheaper in Canada since almost everything else is more expensive up here. But buying drugs isn’t the same as buying a pair of shoes.
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