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EPI meds: How to cover medication expenses?
On Medicare, Medicare supplement and Cigna scrip insurance. My meds are NOT covered. I appealed and my appeal was denied. The “discount card” is not for Medicare patients. I cannot afford my medicine as it costs more than I even receive from SS. I don’t know what else to do. I was misdiagnosed for 30+ years and now that we have finally found a med that works I cannot afford it. I don’t know what else to do. Maintaining weight is not working, currently at 106. with osteoporosis and anemia due to the long term misdiagnosis. I am willing to try just about anything at this point.
I realize I’m not the only one but I live in a small town and just found this group. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated. I’m embarrassed that I cannot afford my medicine and while I know that there are other people my age experiencing the same issues, I just never imagined that it would be me too.
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My dosage for Creon is 36,000 USP Units Lipase, 2 per meal and 1 for snacks, up to 10 per day. That helped but wasn't doing the job as well it could. My doctor also prescribed Colestipol Hydrochloride 1GM, 4 tablets per day earlier this year (2025). THAT was the game changer! I now have a life.
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1 ReactionI am on my second year of getting my Creon from AbbVie for $0. 5 bottles per month. I am on Medicare. Just fill out the paperwork!
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1 Reaction@jkarmazin WOW! That’s great! Did someone suggest that you apply for AbbVie ?
Yes, my Dr.
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1 ReactionI have you checked out? https://www.abbvie.com/search-results.html