How long did it take to finally get your Brinsupri meds?

Hi. My doctor prescribed the Brinsupri March 9; the speciality pharmacy (Vytlone - who makes up these names?) contacted me on the 12th and 13th to confirm my details, including insurance; the pharmacist called on the 13th to answer questions and describe potential side effects; and the drug itself is scheduled to be delivered by FedEx on March 17, hopefully in a green box 🙂 I think the time difference may be because my insurance approved the drug immediately. Good luck; I hope you're able to start the Brinsupri soon!

It took a full month to get Brinsupri. Sounds like you’re almost there.

Hi. My doctor prescribed the Brinsupri March 9; the speciality pharmacy (Vytlone - who makes up these names?) contacted me on the 12th and 13th to confirm my details, including insurance; the pharmacist called on the 13th to answer questions and describe potential side effects; and the drug itself is scheduled to be delivered by FedEx on March 17, hopefully in a green box 🙂 I think the time difference may be because my insurance approved the drug immediately. Good luck; I hope you're able to start the Brinsupri soon!

Do you have a part D drug insurance? They are who approve the use and coverage of Brinsupri. If you are on an advantage plan, that may really be the problem as it is a very expensive drug. But don’t give up. There are foundations that will help pay for the drug or co-pays if you cannot afford it. Brinsupri was not on my part D drug formulary list; however, they agreed that it was necessary for my bronchiectasis. I do pay for the top level of my drug, part D, otherwise many of the lower part D drug insurance companies don’t pay or cover many of the Pulmonary drugs I need. So Medicare is really for your doctor and hospital. You need to have part D or Medicare advantage that covers your drugs. Once you are approved for the drug, it is mailed to you and you have to be home or an adult has to be there to sign for the drug. I hope this helps. I found the people who manufacture Brinsupri are very helpful. So, if you have part D insurance or even Medicare advantage insurance, you might call and ask them if they can help you find out what’s happening with your ability to get the medication. I hope this helps. Let us know when you get your medication. Think positive!

Do you have a part D drug insurance? They are who approve the use and coverage of Brinsupri. If you are on an advantage plan, that may really be the problem as it is a very expensive drug. But don’t give up. There are foundations that will help pay for the drug or co-pays if you cannot afford it. Brinsupri was not on my part D drug formulary list; however, they agreed that it was necessary for my bronchiectasis. I do pay for the top level of my drug, part D, otherwise many of the lower part D drug insurance companies don’t pay or cover many of the Pulmonary drugs I need. So Medicare is really for your doctor and hospital. You need to have part D or Medicare advantage that covers your drugs. Once you are approved for the drug, it is mailed to you and you have to be home or an adult has to be there to sign for the drug. I hope this helps. I found the people who manufacture Brinsupri are very helpful. So, if you have part D insurance or even Medicare advantage insurance, you might call and ask them if they can help you find out what’s happening with your ability to get the medication. I hope this helps. Let us know when you get your medication. Think positive!

@speeched100 So I should contact my Part D insurance instead of the pharmacy because they are probably the hold up? Thank you wonder if I have to wait for Monday.

@speeched100 I also have part D. My Pulmonologist prescribed it for me Nov 24th, and I had it in hand December 4th. My specialty pharmacy did all the work with my Part D plan getting approval. I refill monthly with only the specialty pharmacy at my hospital, and pick it up there. A pharmacist calls me monthly to check in, and record any feedback.