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I would love to hear more about pure encapsulations could make a difference anyone try it?
First prescription for Zen Pep - $354/month (20,000, to take 3xday with meals). Then we had to pay more in order to get the second prescription - 10,000 - to take before snacks. Thought this was necessary as I wasn't gaining weight and just too skinny. So $500/month - and maybe have to take forever. But then, as I kept asking for some help or other option, I heard from the hospital mail order delivery (I live in CO, and am seen by UC Health), and it was about 50% less to get it this way. Definite helps! Maybe check if you have any mail order options.
Our son had a surgery in Belgrade, Serbia, Whipple, and we bought Creon there, it is around 10 US dollars per 100 tablets of 10000, 25000 is more expensive, around 15 US dollars. Here in Canada is around 50 can. dollars, Just to give you idea.
Did creon help you with the cost? We have gotten a coupon for 5/month. Don't know how long they will offer that. Haven't had surgery yet and pancreas is still working pretty well.