Sudden Dextroamphetamine Price Quadruple???? (Page 5) (Top voted first)

What happened? Oh, no... I am f+#*ed. Went to Walgreens to fill dextroamph rx tonight. Instead of approx. $75 they said for me with self-pay it's $355+!!!! This is for ONE month. No way I can afford it! Suddenly? What the _ do I do? Taper down with the 2 more days of pills that I have? So, you just blow, they are saying to me. Just be sick, and here, we'll make it so you're much, much sicker!!! Are all the pharmacies going to have the same astronomical price hike? Has anyone got information about about this?

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Amedra doesn't have a shortage. They're just greedy and keep on hiking up the price. Please sign the petition I started to get them to help us. This petition is for ALL OF YOU. (See post #65 for more details)

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Here in Northern Ca. (Crescent City) I paid $64 for 150 10mg tabs with a coupon I found on the internet 3 months ago at Wally World. The following month the same rx was $277 the next $238 on the 3rd month. Right now igeneric is $356. I don't have insurance so I changed to the cheapest rx with some dextramphetamine. Cost me $69 for 90 - 30 mg generic Adderall. I have a few Barr Dextroamphetamines left so I take 1 of each (40 mg total each time = only 24mg of Dexi and 16mg of the other salts). The other amphetamine salts seem to extend the life a little so I think I'll have my Dr. write me 2 scripts 90 adderall 30's and 90 Dexi 10's. I went to social services and it looks like I'll be able to get state (Ca) assistance I just have to struggle along for a week or so. I am also thinking about giving Vyvanse a try if I can get assistance. I looked at their program and qualify easily (68, married and don't have anything left to show for 44 years of hard work). I've been on amphetamines of various types for the past 14 years. My mood swings were/are real dramatic but amphetamines help keep me stay closer to normal - cut the top and bottom. Without them I would hurt someone (manic side) or myself (depressive side). Capitalism sucks a big dog gland. 44 years of hard labor and the a****s can't wait to put me in the ground..

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The FDA has nothing to do with the price of meds. The pharmaceutical company that makes it and the drug store that sells it are the ones who set the price you pay.

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Go to the FDA's website about the drug. They usually list the maanufacturer and its availablity.

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I was told nothing would be done with my complaint only, so thats what everyone needs to do. i called attorney genrrals office and they will direct you.

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Sign this petition to get Amedra Pharmaceuticals to help us:

credomobilize.com/petitions/make-amedra-pharmaceutical-assist-low-income-patients

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The manufacturer is Amedra Pharma of NJ. They have plenty.

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is it possible you are out of your insurance coverage area?

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The manufacturer sets the price so all pharmacies will charge similar prices.

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I started a petition and I only need 4 more signatures. I thought people here would be willing to sign. (See post #82 for details)

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this is not true.. i have medicare A B and D and they did cover it, it just needed a pre auth.

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Check your formularly. Medicare Prescription Part D should cover Dexerdrine/Dextroamphetamine. But, you need to check with your Prescription Part D plan and ask if it is covered for ADHD. It may require a Prior Authorization.

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I was told that fda regulates so we dont get totally f'd

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Try pricing 20 mg tablets. Went from $240 for my 10 mg tabs to $40 for same total dosage buying and splitting 20 mg tabs w/ an internet coupon at cvs pharmacy.

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Ive tried using those same cards and discounts at just about every pharmacy and no one will take them! I would sure like to know which drug stores will accept them because I am in desperate need! This price increase is ridiculous! Have a feeling one of these drug companies is wanting to sell and promote other ADHD medications and while certain companies have suddenly stopped making them! Legally by law we should be given a list of all of the makers of this drug and the prices they charge for these drugs and be allowed to choose the one that best suits our needs physically, mentally and financially! Please Help!!!

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I am having the same problem. I changed jobs and do not have prescription coverage until mid December. I take 10 mg of it and I can only fill half of my capsule amount aka 15 days worth because it cost $170 at Rite-aide!!! On top of that I also take Lyrica which is $150 for 15 days. How is someone supposed to pay that much a month for two medicines?!?!? Sadly, I would be able to get my meds if I didnt work and could get government assisted healthcare. Our insurance in this country is ridiculous. All billionaires while people like us have to suffer. Its insane!

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get a coupon. I just picked up 300/5mg (10's are to hard to find the pharmacist says) cost $113.00 cash pay.
I also take amphetamine salt combo (kinda ext when taken with detro). 90/30mg cost $63.00

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Use a discount coupon. Try Walgreens. Also change to 5mg tabs (order twice as many and it's cheaper). I get 30-0/5mg for $113 at Walgreens, Safeway just 1/2 block away wants $900 for same script.

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Hey, which coupon did you use and where did you get it?

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Its not the pharmacies
Its the drug companies raiseing the prices.
Mine went from $64.00 to $359.00
Why?

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