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How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script?
« on: Aug 14th, 2003, 1:02pm » |
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I just had a script (my first one) for imitrex filled. I got a kit and it has two doses. Is this all you normally get with a prescription? I have 8 refills I can use, but if I'm only going to get two doses for my 20 copay once a month...I may need to rethink if I even want to go that route. I'd rather get 12 zomigs a month for my 20 dollars. Do I need to ask the doctor to write the script differently? It looks like I have the pen like injector, I guess. I am not in cycle now, just stocking up for next one.
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #1 on: Aug 14th, 2003, 1:09pm » |
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yep - thats all you get, atleast thats all ramon got.. but we could refill it every day if we needed to.
gotta love that insurance.
If you have to stock up that way ... do it. Bettter to have some than none.. and you can use the imitrex tip .... (one of DJs new buttons to the left... ) to make it last longer.
and im sure someone here can give you a link for info on fighting with insurance companies. I dont know it.
good luck!
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #2 on: Aug 14th, 2003, 1:10pm » |
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Statdoses Lori, are two to a box, 1 box per scrip. You can split those doses from 6 mg...and more easily if you use the vials inistead. Also, there is the imitrex tip to the left of this board... along the buttons DJ just redid.
This is why insurace companies suck. If the 2 or 3 mg doses work for you, then do it, you'll have that many more doses to abort.
If Zomig works, then you might want to reconsider. If it works I think that's most important (depends on your side effects.)
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #3 on: Aug 14th, 2003, 1:14pm » |
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Thanks for the response. I can't believe that's all they give you to a script! I'll have to call to see how often I can refill but I'm guessing only monthly. I thought I'd stock up on some injections because I've never tried them but thought just incase...it would be good to have some. Thanks again.
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #4 on: Aug 14th, 2003, 1:27pm » |
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when your doc wrote the script, what did he/she write as the quantity? Like, 1 as needed? Just curious because my neuro wrote mine as Qty 3, as needed with 5 refills. Maybe you should ask your doc to word it differently ??? It might change how many you recieve...
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #6 on: Aug 14th, 2003, 1:33pm » |
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Hi Lori... you might have only gotten 1 statdose kit because that is how your doctor wrote it on the prescription form. Then again, maybe that is all your insurance will allow - each is different as I've learned from my own (my script was for 12 injections, or 6 kits per month - but when I went to refill the following month, my insurance rejected it. I'm going to try again to fill it, hoping that a 3 month wait will do it so I can stock up).
Go for those coupons too - even though it's only $10, it's still $10 less that you have to pay.
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #7 on: Aug 14th, 2003, 2:26pm » |
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Quote:| Statdoses Lori, are two to a box, 1 box per scrip. |
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This is not correct.
The number per script is dependant upon how your Doc writes it.
Quite frankly I fail to understand how anyone who does not use the medications can make suggestions as to how someone else should.
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #8 on: Aug 15th, 2003, 6:14am » |
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Exactly as Don just said. I dont prefer the injectors, so i was getting the Sprays, but only 12 per month. I went to my plan administrator and found out it was simply in how my Doctor was writing the script. My insurance company had no problems supplying the meds. So i got my Ins. comp. to tell me exactly how to write the script so i would get 2 a day on a 30 day supply. I just got back from the Pharmacy with 60 sprays and 60 pills and only 2 co-pays. God i am absolutely loving it!
Its simply in how it is written!
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #9 on: Aug 15th, 2003, 6:32am » |
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Imitrex injections are authorized by most insurance companies for monthly refills for two boxes or four injections. YOUR DOCTORS HAS TO REQUEST AN OVER RIDE for this drug in order to get more. I started off with two boxes and now get 9 boxes per month for $20.00. Each year this RX is re evaluated and again the over ride takes place. Contact your doctor's office and request more than two boxes. Also, Glaxo will assign a case worker to your case if your doctor can not get the over ride for you. ;D
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #10 on: Aug 15th, 2003, 7:52am » |
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I think the message here is a simple one........................
Do not take the first offer at face value.
Investigate and research. Question your Docs and Insurance Companys. Know your rights . Learn the system.
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #11 on: Aug 15th, 2003, 7:54am » |
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I got a script for twelve at a time....
... but my insurance only let me have 8....
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My story...2 weeks+ into a pitched battle to get stingy "dispensing guideline" over written/changed.
E-mail to Lori Choyce, asking for help, remains unanswered after over 2 weeks.
Insurance Co.: HAS
Prescription Drug Program: Eckerd Health Services (they establish and control dispensing guidlines) IE: SATAN
Round 1 Doctor wrote prescription for 60 Zomigs. Pharmacy only permitted to give me 6/month.
Round 2 HAS says that EHS controls that and that "there is nothing to be done".( The sale begins when the customer says "NO" "Dispensing guidelines" are based on FDA Limitations. (bullshit lady...I can read the fucking Zomig instructions)
Round 3 I called EHS and asked for the "Dispensing Guidlines" for each of the Triptans in their various types and concentrations.
Relpax: 20 mg 12/mo., 40 mg 6/mo.
Maxalt: 5mg and 12mg 12/mo
Axert: 12.5mg 6/mo
Amerge 1mg 18/mo, 2.5mg 9/mo
Frova: 2.5mg 12/mo
Zomig:2.5mg and 5mg 6/mo
Imitrex: Pill: 25mg and 50mg 18/mo, 100mg 9/mo
Nasal: 12/mo
Injection: (6mg stat only) 12/mo
EHS holds there ground on "dispensing limitation". I finally drag it out of them that there is one possibility to get it changed... an in depth request/explanation of "medical necessity" faxed to them from my doctor. "...but we usually then request a release of liability from the doctor and none of them are willing to take that chance" . She gave me a long list of specifics that must be included in my doctors fax.
Round 4 Fax to my doctor requesting "letter of medical neccesity" with long list of specifics from EHS. Days pass waiting for assistants to get fax to him, him to write it and assistant to find fax machine.
Round 4 1/4 Facing the weekend with 6 Zomig and 6 CH's a day, I get Dr. to write script for Imitrex...which they fill (dispensing guidlines in place)...2 days after filling the Zomig one...Hmmmm says I...is the trick to get the various Triptans filled at the stingy amounts?
Round 4 1/2 Multiple phone calls. Dr.'s fax not arriving at EHS. Dr.'s ASSistant claims to have sent it. EHS gives me alternative fax # in case "something went wrong...we get 2000 faxes a day SIR!"
Round 5 Confirmation that fax arrived at "THE PUSHER".. BUTT...further info was needed and EHS has faxed my Dr. with that request.
Round 5 1/2 Den keeps chanting "Serenity prayer"
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #13 on: Aug 15th, 2003, 12:40pm » |
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Thanks all for the input, it's too bad you have to jump thru so many hoops to get proper treatment. This info will really help though, so thanks.
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #14 on: Aug 15th, 2003, 2:52pm » |
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Lori,
I hope you get what you need to be armed for your next round.
on Aug 14th, 2003, 2:26pm, don wrote:
This is not correct.
The number per script is dependant upon how your Doc writes it.
Quite frankly I fail to understand how anyone who does not use the medications can make suggestions as to how someone else should. |
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On one count you're right Don, I failed to say that it depends on how your doc writes it.
On the other...I'm sorry that I posted that information about the imitrex. I'm sure someone else would have pointed it out, its something I've discussed this with a clusterhead who has done exactly that, splitting the doses.
I just thought it might be a helpful suggestion.
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on Aug 15th, 2003, 2:52pm, Peppermint wrote:| On the other...I'm sorry that I posted that information about the imitrex. |
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I think Don was talking about Doc's but I could be wrong and just in case I am STFU DON.....Dont make me drive ten minutes to bitch slap you!!
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #16 on: Aug 15th, 2003, 5:28pm » |
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Yup Den, your story sounds like what I went thru with a non-CH med. I really don't understand how my own insurance plan works and am having a hard time finding out. When I ask for a copy of the insurance policy from my employer, they claim they don't have one. If I ever wanted to have my current 'Imitrex injection ban' lifted (which I'm not ready to do right now) would I have to get a GSK case worker to appeal to my EMPLOYER since my employer (not the insurance company) pays for the dispensing of meds? I don't know and then I would be concerned about being 'blacklisted'.
Actually, I know exactly how these insurance companies work... they purposely 'lose' faxes and stonewall in hopes that the medical condition will pass and the medication will no longer be needed. Either that, or they hope you will give up.
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« Reply #17 on: Aug 15th, 2003, 9:53pm » |
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I agree with Don! Please research !
I wouldn't dare give any type of advice unless I had used it.. or if I was a supporter and did NOT witness a person with clusters day in and day out, I wouldn't feel qalified to give advice. Thats why I don't answer certain post about certain drugs. If I don't take it I don't answer it!
Ree my typing was off, thats what happens when you type with one eye !
Supporters who live with the pain day in and day out know as much about CLUSTERS as clusterheaads. I would take their advice anyday. People who don't know and don't live with it, should support in another way. Be there for people but don't give out advice that is wrong!
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #18 on: Aug 16th, 2003, 7:56am » |
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I saw that coming Elaine... When it comes to meds...as a supporter I always say " Dave does this or Dave does that..." Unless its something I have tried for Migraine and that isn't welcome here either...How often does anyone even see me post in the Medicine section... almost never... I know ya meant well Pep... but you're looking to get flamed if your gonna post about stuff like that. Everyones doses and prescriptions are different.
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #19 on: Aug 16th, 2003, 8:09am » |
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Exactly Ree and Elaine,
And for someone that who is not a sufferer, not a direct supporter, has never dealt with the doctors, has never dealt with the pharmacies, has never dealt with the insurance companies, should NOT be giving specific medical advice.
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Re: How many Imitrex Inj. are included in a script
« Reply #21 on: Aug 16th, 2003, 3:20pm » |
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My script read 60 doses refill three times. I have to call the VAMC pharmacy 14 days in advance.
I think it all depends on your Doc's handwritting.
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Statdoses Lori, are two to a box, 1 box per scrip. You can split those doses from 6 mg...and more easily if you use the vials inistead. Also, there is the imitrex tip to the left of this board... along the buttons DJ just redid.
This is why insurace companies suck. If the 2 or 3 mg doses work for you, then do it, you'll have that many more doses to abort.
If Zomig works, then you might want to reconsider. If it works I think that's most important (depends on your side effects.)
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Well said, Den
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« Reply #24 on: Aug 17th, 2003, 6:14pm » |
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Thanks all for replying. I will be calling the insurance co. tomorrow and finding out my limit to start. Then I will have my doc write the scripts properly and then use those $10 coupons I sent for on my copays. I will get zomig too because I know it worked last time. I just figured I'd give the injections a chance since I've never tried them and they seem to work for many here. You all are great! Thanks again.
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