I really feel sorry for this situation, but you are right there is more wrong here that the stupid state.
I would have been in the state office and the doctors office every day until I had the medication in hand. And if that did not work, I would have contacted the Action News, my legislators, the governor, etc. etc.
The primary care doctor should have had samples, and he should have told the woman how to get them directly from the company through the direct medical assistance program.
Low income people can get medicine directly from the company for $10 for a 3-month supply. Our local FQHC even fills out the data and sends in the application for them.
My dad’s primary care physician prescribed advair for him, but his pulmonologist said to stop taking it, because over the long run, it would make his situation worse.
It remains to be seen what all the factors are in this case, but it is so sad - I feel so sorry for this woman.
yep, and the poor kid suffered for months, and then paid the ultimate penalty.