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So the doctor acts as their own pharmacist? They don't get the drug from a pharmacy?
Again, just curious. Here in Ontario, pharmacies are allowed a maximum markup of 8% on drugs under $1,000 and 6% on drugs $1,000 or over (that's in Canadian dollars). So for my monthly Orgovyx, which costs about CA $325 (US $235) per month, the pharmacy would make a maximum $24 profit, plus maybe a $5 dispensing fee. For my Erleada (close to CA $5,000/US $3,620 per month), the specialist pharmacy that provides it would make maximum CA $283 profit plus dispensing fee. The oncologist who prescribes both would earn no extra fee beyond the CA $34.10 for a follow-up visit.
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I read in more than one webpage that Orgovyx can cost almost US$3,000 in the United States (example below). Is this true? I also read that it can be "free" as a Medicare benefit after a patient has spent his maximum for the year.
https://www.drugs.com/price-guide/orgovyx
Orgovyx (relugolix) is a member of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists drug class and is commonly used for Prostate Cancer.
The cost for Orgovyx 120 mg oral tablet is around $2,959 for a supply of 30 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Quoted prices are for cash-paying customers and are not valid with insurance plans. This price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies.
Orgovyx is available as a brand name drug only, a generic version is not yet available.