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High platelets, Jak2, ET, and pre-fib new diagnosis

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Apr 5 1:49pm | Replies (13)
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Older people used to be discouraged from taking interferon/Pegasys, but I understand the dosing strategies now alleviate a lot of side effects.

It is extremely expensive ($6,000 per month last I looked), and off-label for ET. Lots if insurance and Mrdicare supplements won't pay for it. My guess is that's a reason it isn't more widely used in the U.S.

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eileen11108 | @eileen11108 | Nov 18, 2022

I am 78 and my Medicare drug plan mail only charges $10.00 for 90 days of Hydroxyurea 500 mg tablets delivered by mail. I am surprised at the cost of Pegasys.
Eileen

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mortysdad | @mortysdad | Nov 18, 2022

Wow...yes I had the initial prescription denied by my carrier and they had it sent to their specialty pharmacy. I'll repay back the end result and pricing. I have an HDP with my employer and have reached my deductible. Wow again $!

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