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DiscussionHow hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 2, 2023 | Replies (51)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "I think you are right about the costs. Perhaps the pharmacy is assuming an injection once/month..."
That amount for Actemra sounds about right. I get an infusion every month and they charge an additional $1600 to administer it. I have been able to get totally off prednisone that I have been on for more than four years. I feel so much better. My doctor was able to get it totally paid for by Medicare and my supplement by saying I might also have seronegative RA. She is unsure about that though. However it got the insurances to pay. It is a wonder drug for me! I hope you can find a way to get it paid for.
Still not entirely sure my Kevzara costs are right. The treatment regime Solina suggests on their website is based on injections every 2 weeks. I'm surprised they are not trying to match Actemra costs from Genentech, especially since they both offer the same $15K annual offset.