I need to take crinone this cycle and my insurance doesn't cover it.
Any pharmacy recs? I'd like to price shop!
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I used Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy. Their customer service was great. I got to schedule the day my meds were delivered. My insurance did cover my meds though, so I don't know how their prices compare.
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I also used Walgreens specialty (for injectibles) - no insurance coverage on meds, but you can enroll in the design rx program for free and get a discount.
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I used Village Fertility Pharmacy. They were convenient to work with, and once I was set up with them I could order refills online and have them shipped overnight or 2-day. They participate in the discount programs and if your order is over a certain amount the trigger shot is free.
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Would be worth price checking CVS and Target too. Maybe google the brand name to see if there are any coupons out there?
ETA: Check these:
http://www.helprx.info/search/crinone
http://www.goodrx.com/crinone
http://forums.thebump.com/discussion/8925740/crinone-coupon - mentions calling the manufacturer to get coupons!
http://www.rxpharmacycoupons.com/crinone-coupon.html
http://www.medsavercard.com/free-crinone-progesterone-gel-prescription-discount-card-by-msc/ -
http://www.freedomfertility.com/
Freedom Fertility Pharmacy is who I worked with. Just adding it to your list as you gather recommendations. They were a pleasure to work with.
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@sweetooth: that's who I was referred to! $17/each makes me cringe..
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No idea on the pricing, but I got my injectables and supplies through Mandell's Pharmacy: http://www.mandellspharmacy.com/fertility-products/#crinone
They sent me chocolate and everyone was so kind of the phone, so I'm a fan!
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@Mrs. Jump Rope: Do you have a price you would put on customer service? I could call last minute and get things overnight and I always dealt with someone who was super nice and able to handle me in my fragile state. I know what you mean about the cringeworthy cost of it all...
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My RE's office goes through Braun Pharmacare. I don't know how the pricing compares, as I didn't really shop around, but the costs of my IVF meds were substantially lower than my sister's! They were very nice to work with and they sent everything next day shipping so when I had to reorder something, it was here really fast. Also - and I fully admit this is a super minor thing in the grand scheme of things - every time I'd call on the phone to reorder a prescription they would tell wish me luck with our treatments. I know it's sort of silly, but it brought me to tears every time! (Hormones!!!)
Good luck, I hope you can find a less expensive option for your crinone!
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@Mrs. Jump Rope: My IVF packet is at home and they gave me a list of recommended pharmacies. When I get home, I'll take a look.
I know one of them was one I heard had the best prices. I can't remember the name of it, nor, do I remember where I read the recommedations (either internet, HB or facebook).
ETA: Oh, I found the name. I heard good things about http://www.freedomfertility.com/.
Oh, I don't know if this online pharmacy does IVF meds but I've used this pharmacy for my IUI HCG injection. http://www.stroheckersrx.com/fertility.php This one is a Pacific NW pharmacy and I'm not sure why my office chooses this one. Maybe because of it's location.
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I used 2 different pharmacies. The first one I used was a Walgreen specialty pharmacy and had a horrible experience with them. The second was freedom fertility and would use them again.
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Crap, freedom is getting great reviews! I admit, they were incredibly nice over the phone. Really, really nice.
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@Mrs. Jump Rope: that's a good thing! I would call Mandell's as well--based on what I paid, I see that their injetables are much cheaper than Freedom's. Not sure if the same would be true for crinone.
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Have you checked Costco's formulary? I know I got my prometrium much cheaper there.
Freedom often has coupons on their website.
Can you ask your RE/OB for samples or coupons? I know they don't always volunteer them, but if you tell them you don't have insurance for it, they'll often have something to offer!
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I don't know if this link is still current, but it has a good link for a bunch of affordable fertility pharmacies. http://returntogobaby.com/2012/11/16/affordable-fertility-pharmacies/
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I also used freedom fertility and had a great experience but everything was mostly covered by insurance...
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@Mrs. Jump Rope: my vote is Freedom
I too am taking crinone its $225 a box for 15 applications, that = $15 per tube. .....yikes, never thought it that way, but there customer service is AMAZING!
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@bluestriped bee: thanks! We didn't get a chance to view all the pharmacies listed but one did have lower prices!
Goodrx.com was also getting it down to $250/mo ish...
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I use Village Fertility Pharmacy. They're actually on the same road as my RE, and I went there in person the first time. They were suuuuper nice, and their phone customer service is great, too.
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@Shutterbug: I'm so jealous that you've been there in person! They've always been so nice to me. The first time they called me I was outside in a loud parking lot and practically screaming at them to repeat everything but they were so patient.
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I also used Mandell's. They were incredibly nice and the chocolate was a nice touch
I didn't shop around, though, so I'm not sure how their prices compare.
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I had great experiences with Freedom and with Metro Drugs. FX for you this time!!!
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@Mrs. Jump Rope: The list my RE gave me are:
Avella.com, portlandpharmacy.com, freedomfertility.com, MDRusa.com, RoxSan.com, stroheckersRX.com and walgreensHealth.com
I too am taking crinone its $225 a box for 15 applications, that = $15 per tube. .....yikes, never thought it that way, but there customer service is AMAZING!
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