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Premarin for older women

Posted by pattitoo @pattitoo, Mar 19, 2017

At 74, yes 74 I still have hot flashes, Premarin now taken occasionally, Ia m trying to wean myself off of this med, however
it works. Medicare does not approved of it and my co-pay using my insurance is $1,000 a year, each 90 day supply is $250.
My drug plan is separate from my Blue Cross Plan F. For now I am getting Premarin from a RELIABLE Canadian Pharmacy,
saving me considerable money.
My question is, how many seniors still have hot flashes and take a hormone?
Because of controversy of hormone meds and older ladies, I have drastically reduced my intake.
Anyone else having hot flashes and needing/wanting help?
You input will be of value to others I am sure.

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pthaley | @pthaley | Feb 11, 2023

My sister has been getting her meds from Price Pro out of Canada for years. You can't believe the savings!!

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gjbelle | @gjbelle | Feb 28, 2023
In reply to @jumbley39 "I am 81, and have been taking Premarin for over thirty years (0.45 mg) and I..." + (show)
@jumbley39

I am 81, and have been taking Premarin for over thirty years (0.45 mg) and I have no intention of stopping. However, my insurance now refuses to pay for it and wants to substitute Estradiol instead. I'm in great health, sexually active, work full time, have never experienced menopause and don't want to start at my age. My gynecologist has no problem with me continuing to take it, and says that at my age going off Premarin could cause lots of complication. While different women have different health indicators, nothing in my medical history makes Premarin a risk, but getting off of it certainly does. Where can I find a Canadian pharmacy that will fill my prescription?

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Did you ever find a Canadian pharmacy where you can get the Premarin cheaper. My insurance pays a tiny amount but it costs me $160 for a 3 week supply! I cannot afford it. Why won’t insurance cover this, do you know?

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sandy148 | @sandy148 | Mar 2, 2023
In reply to @gjbelle "Did you ever find a Canadian pharmacy where you can get the Premarin cheaper. My insurance..." + (show)
@gjbelle

Did you ever find a Canadian pharmacy where you can get the Premarin cheaper. My insurance pays a tiny amount but it costs me $160 for a 3 week supply! I cannot afford it. Why won’t insurance cover this, do you know?

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I use the generic estrogen pills at a cost of 7.50 for 90 day supply. It works for me.

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