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Forteo Costs

Posted by leeosteo @leeosteo, Aug 16, 2023

I will be starting Forteo soon. My medicare plan D covers both Forteo brand and Teriparatide generic. My monthly cost is roughly $1500/mos. Is anyone aware of additional programs to cover the cost? I'm not eligible for the Forteo Savings card as I'm on medicare. Nor am I eligible for the Lilly Foundation program as my income is over $78k.

Second question. From what I've read so far it looks like the cost of needles is not covered in the plan costs, rather an additional cost outside the plan. If this is correct, where are you purchasing these needles and what is the ball park cost?

I'm hoping my questions will help others as well.

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dsmayfield | @dsmayfield | Aug 28 4:35pm

I did quality for Lilly Cares thank goodness! The needles can be purchased through Walmart without a prescription, their brand, 50 for $9.00.
I just received my Forteo today. Starting it this Saturday.

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lkel | @lkel | Aug 29 6:11am
In reply to @lkel "I was on Forteo for 2 years and it was fully covered by financial assistance. My..." + (show)
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I was on Forteo for 2 years and it was fully covered by financial assistance. My income is higher than I could ever imagine would allow for any assistance. My doctors office kept encouraging me to submit the paperwork. I delayed because I didn't believe it would do any good.

What size clinic do you go to? The clinic I go to is large enough that they have a full time financial assistance position. I've often wondered it that made a difference.

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The clinic I go to also has a full time financial assistance position. They told me that Lilly Cares would cover it. It covered everything. So thankful!

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mouse60 | @mouse60 | Aug 31 2:01pm

Almost every drug company has a patient assistance program. I can't post the link but if you Google Forteo manufacturer you will get the results to lilly dot com

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 1 3:36pm
In reply to @mouse60 "Almost every drug company has a patient assistance program. I can't post the link but if..." + (show)
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Almost every drug company has a patient assistance program. I can't post the link but if you Google Forteo manufacturer you will get the results to lilly dot com

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@mouse60, good tip. Here's the link you were hoping to post:
- Access & affordability https://www.lilly.com/medicines/access-affordability-resources

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njhornung | @normahorn | Sep 3 12:06pm

At a doctor's office today, I spotted flyers for BlinkRX. Supposedly your doctor can send the prescription to them and they will find the best price. Also, I found that "BlinkRx is free, including free home delivery. You only pay for your medications."

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