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Greetings All. I am getting Rituxan infusions every 6 months and I'm wondering if any of you get your infusions at a private clinic? Getting it at the hospital infusion center through my health insurance costs $23k. I pay out my maximum deductible of $7k but that on top of my monthly premiums means that my healthcare costs are over $1000 a month. I'm trying to see if I can order the Rituxan online (seems to be about $800) and have the infusion done at a private clinic (seems to be about $4000). Is this a crazy idea? I'm at the beginnings of researching it in advance of my next infusion in 5 months. I'd be interested in any info you have to share.

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I have RA...was diagnosed after a bout of Bronchitis at the age of 40. There was not much on the market for me then and thus far it remains the same. However, everyone has different results, we are NOT all the same. Have open discussions with your RA doctor, not with others who have RA or arthritis it will drive you crazy. Ask the doctor for the link to the Pharmical company, they will help you with costs or offer you other avenues to assist you in your position.

I hope this helps you.