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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 2 10:11am | Replies (1085)

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Thanks, @artscaping did Medicare cover Tymlos? If not how costly was it? I believe cost is a reason that my endocrinologist is not suggesting it.

I had planned to start on something after my April MRI. I wanted that out of the way with good results before embarking on a regimen with one of these drugs. Now I’m delaying it until after October when I will have another DEXA and a consultation with another endocrinologist. This is such a complicated decision that I feel that input from two endocrinologists, both very highly regarded, is a good thing to do.

I wrote on the portal to the endocrinologist I have already seen mentioning information I have gained. I was pleased with her reaction, she praised me for researching things, not resent it as I hear some doctors do. I had a NP in the transplant department tell me to stop my silly habit of googling! I have avoided contact with her since then. I think when medical professionals react that way it’s because they feel threatened.
JK

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Replies to "Thanks, @artscaping did Medicare cover Tymlos? If not how costly was it? I believe cost is..."

Hi JK, The cost of Tymlos is like a rollercoaster depending on when and how much my medicare supplement is paying. Last year it ended up being approximately $131/per month with the nominal amount of $90 in October, November, and December. So far this year it has been around $300/mo. I have a by mail supplement and because of the COVID-19 purchased 3 months at a time. It was on backorder through my local pharmacy. So the manager found me folks to chat with at the manufacturer and a specialty pharmacy. My Endocrinologist and staff started calling their other patients and providers to see if anyone had a "tide me over" supply. What a wonderful world this can be.

I wish I could be more helpful......I just don't do $$$$rollercoasters well.
Chris

I was pretty darn overwhelmed with that kind of assistance.
May you feel safe and protected.