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Best treatment for osteoporosis in women over 70

Posted by billy202 @billy202, 2 days ago

Long time runner with diagnosis of osteoporosis but want updated treatments

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bswpb | @bswpb | 1 day ago
In reply to @vic83 "@heisenberg34 There is now a "biosimilar" for Prolia that should be cheaper. My Primary Care's clinic..." + (show)
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@heisenberg34 There is now a "biosimilar" for Prolia that should be cheaper. My Primary Care's clinic no longer offers brand Prolia and only offers the biosimilar drug. Check if your Advantage plan covers that . Ostoeporosis drugs are covered by Medicare so it is a matter of what your Advantage plan makes you pay. They are Part B drugs because they must be administered in doctor's office.

I have Traditional Medicare with a Medigap policy so I pay nothing for Prolia. Also I have lung cancer, and Prolia has anti-bone tumor properties, so I am not changing from Prolia. They may be "equal" but Prolia has many more years of data than the biosimilar and I am not experimenting since I have not had any issues with Prolia and I don't need new problems.

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@vic83 I am blessed to have traditional Medicare and my Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield!

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jenatsky | @jenatsky | 1 day ago

The drug selection should be between the doctor and the patient. There are many things to consider from the doctors stand point so it’s best that you have sufficient information before selection.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/osteoporosis-drugs-which-one-is-right-for-you
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542722/table/ch2.tab1/

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vic83 | @vic83 | 1 day ago
In reply to @bswpb "@vic83 I am blessed to have traditional Medicare and my Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield!" + (show)
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@vic83 I am blessed to have traditional Medicare and my Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield!

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@bswpb for sure! I am so happy I have traditional Medicare. I was spared a lot of problems. And when one needs to use medical benefits a lot, it ends up cheaper ..I have no copays etc

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bswpb | @bswpb | 23 hours ago
In reply to @vic83 "@bswpb for sure! I am so happy I have traditional Medicare. I was spared a lot..." + (show)
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@bswpb for sure! I am so happy I have traditional Medicare. I was spared a lot of problems. And when one needs to use medical benefits a lot, it ends up cheaper ..I have no copays etc

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@vic83 exactly. I don’t have co pays either! It’s the only thing that is keeping me from the poor house!

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kittygalore | @kittygalore | 19 hours ago

What if you begin injections and subsequently discover you're having a negative reaction to it? Then what? I began the Onero Program because Fosamax caused issues with my heart. I'm afraid to have anything injectable because it might cause the same or other negative reactions.

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | 17 hours ago
In reply to @bswpb "@heisenberg34 I pay nothing as well. $300 is hefty. Can you get help from the Amgen..." + (show)
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@heisenberg34 I pay nothing as well. $300 is hefty. Can you get help from the Amgen or something like Good Rx? It might be beneficial to shop advantage plans during open season.

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@bswpb We have explored most options. We can afford the copay, so the potential benefits are worth it. Thanks for responding.

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tisha01 | @tisha01 | 8 hours ago
In reply to @heisenberg34 "@gravity3 She has an advantage plan. Yes, we checked all the various options. The $300 is..." + (show)
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@gravity3 She has an
advantage plan. Yes, we checked all the various options. The $300 is a copay so Prolia is a fairly expensive option. Hoping they will come out with a generic drug soon.

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@heisenberg34
Sometimes the manufacturer will give you the medicine for free. I get my Rinvoq thru Abbvie and pay $0.

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | 7 hours ago
In reply to @tisha01 "@heisenberg34 Sometimes the manufacturer will give you the medicine for free. I get my Rinvoq thru..." + (show)
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@heisenberg34
Sometimes the manufacturer will give you the medicine for free. I get my Rinvoq thru Abbvie and pay $0.

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@tisha01 No such luck on this one.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 7 hours ago
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@tisha01 No such luck on this one.

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@heisenberg34

How about the Jubbonti? Any luck,?

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | 5 hours ago
In reply to @gravity3 "@heisenberg34 How about the Jubbonti? Any luck,?" + (show)
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@heisenberg34

How about the Jubbonti? Any luck,?

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@gravity3 Haven't checked it out yet. My wife is very reluctant to change, even if it means saving money. LOL

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