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rheumatoid vs osteo vs psoriatic
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: May 21 7:51am | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
3 or 4 years ago I was diagnosed with sero negative, lately I am hurting, finding it hard to get moving , having issues finding meds for it , can't take methotrexate/leuflonamide or hydroxychloroquine. rheumatologist said the other meds are expensive . My family doc says some are subsidised by the government ( why didnt the rheumatologist say that)? don't know if my family doc can prescribe them often only a specialist can.
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Most pharmaceuticals offer reduced cost meds. Look at their website to see if you qualify.
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@tisme You asked "...don't know if my family doc can prescribe them often only a specialist can..." The answer is that most often the doc who has led you through trials of meds that don't work is the one who must prescribe the newer, more expensive medications. It can quite a lot of work on their part to document what has been tried. And some insurers make it quite difficult to get approved.
So, if the rheumatologist feels the newer drugs would be beneficial, pleas ask him for a prescription. If he is in a clinic, or has a staff, he probably has a person whose job is to shepherd the "Prior Approval" request through the system.