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How hard is it to get on Actemra (Tocilizumab) with PMR?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Apr 2, 2023 | Replies (51)Comment receiving replies
It is a huge problem with how our healthcare costs are paid for in the United States. Patients rightfully wish to receive the best possible treatment. The price tag for the best possible treatment doesn't guarantee the best possible outcome.
It is impossible to know what to do when you do a cost/benefit analysis.
From a patient's perspective, it is hard to comprehend the costs let alone if something will do any good or not before they try it. Doctors face the same dilemma.
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If I used the shots it would be $4k a dose. Who can afford that?? Not me! When my RA came back active my rheumy, who was beside herself at the level of pred I have to be on to function, decided we should try infusions of Actemra. I checked the cost and you'd hernI eo I ld do it but not if the plan was to start with infusions then switch to shots. I think the cost is crazy! Especially since this is a condition that affects older people...a lot whose incomes have been reduced. She said no.just infusions. I hope so. We got delayed because of some infections that are almost done. Hopefully I will hear soon. But.I wish something could be done about the costs.....insane even with their help.