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What’s the cost of Pegasys with good commercial insurance?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: 5 hours ago | Replies (6)Comment receiving replies
PS, GoodRx can give you an idea of what you'd pay for Pegasys in your area. Price has come down somewhat from the initial price if $6k per month: https://www.goodrx.com/pegasys
Genentech makes Peg, and here is their help-with-payment page: https://www.gene.com/patients/patient-support-services
Important to remember that ALL meds given for ET are off-label, e.g., not approved for ET by the FDA. That gives insurance companies an out to decline payment. Most docs prescribe HU because it's generic, and many insurance policies have a blanket policy for generic drugs.
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According to a study I read, HU has no benefit to middle aged ET patients unless over Asprin unless very specific criteria are met. Long term use can lead to other issues. Seems like Pegasys and Besremi are $6k and $9k unless you make $100k or less for there coupon. I doubt people making enough to pay that long term aren’t participating on this forum.