I find the Arikayce very easy to take. I am on a MWF schedule. The retail cost before insurance is ridiculous. You get 4 boxes, each with 7 vials. That lasts one month if you use it daily, and two months or more if MWF. It retails for about $37K (I know!!!), but good insurance brings that down to $60 for me, and with their assistance program, some people pay even less. It is very effective!

Arikayce does not cost me anything because insurance covered it with a $200 copay and the drug company took care of the copay. My ID doctor set it all up. While I was at my appointment with him, he told me about Arikayce and that it was less toxic than IV Amikacin. His office completed the application and referral and the next day I received a call from the Arikares (Arikayce support team) coordinator that the insurance was approved. I then received a call from the trainer who scheduled a time to come to the house to show me how to use their supplied nebulizer. The pharmacy called also to schedule delivery and answer any questions. They continue to stay in touch and are always available if I have questions. It has been a very good experience for me. The best part is that I am able to tolerate the Arikayce and hopeful that it will help.