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(Message started by: Superirish2005 on Aug 8^th, 2007, 5:01pm)

Title: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Superirish2005 on Aug 8^th, 2007, 5:01pm

with united healthcare, 4 pills per month at $60

why so expensive?

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Guiseppi on Aug 8^th, 2007, 5:12pm

Because drugs are a for profit industry and the mark up is atrocious.

Guiseppi

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by billyjoe on Aug 8^th, 2007, 5:13pm

Tell us something we don't know :D
I was paying $142.00 for the Stat injections, until I meet the UnitedHealthcare deductible. Then the copay was $4.20. Unfortunately, I had to spend about $2000 before that happened.

It's just a rip off. They will tell you they need to fund research, blah, blah.

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Brewcrew on Aug 8^th, 2007, 5:16pm

You decided to come back.

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Superirish2005 on Aug 8^th, 2007, 5:17pm

brewcrew,

I have been reading the board and just had another cycle start July 28th so yes I am back and promise to behave this time.

seriously, it is a bad cycle and insurance problems.

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Brewcrew on Aug 8^th, 2007, 5:21pm

on 08/08/07 at 17:12:41, Guiseppi wrote:

Because drugs are a for profit industry and the mark up is atrocious.

You don't just decide to invent something and then start selling it. It has to be tested, tested some more, then retested before the FDA will even consider looking at it. Then they make the manufacturers jump through some incredibly high and small hoops before they'll grant them a license to sell the stuff. I think I heard that it's a minimum of seven years from invention and patent to drug store shelf. All the people involved in the development of that substance and the marketing of it need to be paid for those seven years before they make dime one in profit off of it.

If you want to thank somebody, thank our overbloated government bureaucracy.

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Brewcrew on Aug 8^th, 2007, 5:23pm

on 08/08/07 at 17:17:52, Superirish2005 wrote:

brewcrew,

I have been reading the board and just had another cycle start July 28th so yes I am back and promise to behave this time.

seriously, it is a bad cycle and insurance problems.

10-4. Welcome back, but consider sticking around when you're not in cycle. There are others who can use the support.

I hope this bad one is short-lived.

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Superirish2005 on Aug 8^th, 2007, 5:30pm

Thanks, got it July 28th, should be done early september

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Jonny on Aug 8^th, 2007, 7:24pm

on 08/08/07 at 17:30:52, Superirish2005 wrote:

Thanks, got it July 28th, should be done early september

Thank God, and then you will leave again....I love it! ;;D

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by chewy on Aug 8^th, 2007, 9:00pm

This guy is a troll and full of shit.

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by George_J on Aug 9^th, 2007, 1:01am

Egad. :P

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by clavers on Aug 9^th, 2007, 9:19am

I understand that Glaxo-Smith Kline's patent for Imitrex runs out next year. That will open the door to generics. I truly hope that that will change things and big pharma will take it in the ass for once.

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Superirish2005 on Aug 9^th, 2007, 9:52am

good info clavers

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Jonny on Aug 11^th, 2007, 6:04am

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d709b3127cce8de7c8dab25900000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by 1234 on Aug 11^th, 2007, 7:16am

on 08/11/07 at 06:04:32, Jonny wrote:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d709b3127cce8de7c8dab25900000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

Nice self portrait.

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by tommyD on Aug 11^th, 2007, 7:30am

You know, this thread was sinking into oblivion until you guys had to bump it back up with this crap.

And last week, people were bitching at me and others for posting stuff that kids might see.

Allayez, go play trolls and cops somewhere else.

-tommyD

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by soulroach on Aug 11^th, 2007, 8:29am

Just gotta say, this board has turned ugly. When I first found this board it was the greatest thing going, and I started to post, first time I've ever posted, anywhere. But now it seems this board is just garbage. Everybody with their teeth out, showing up on every topic? Why?

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by chewy on Aug 11^th, 2007, 11:13am

on 08/11/07 at 08:29:18, soulroach wrote:

DUH? Beacuse theres a troll on the board.

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Brewcrew on Aug 11^th, 2007, 11:37am

on 08/11/07 at 07:30:49, tommyD wrote:

Maybe you'd be interested in going somewhere where the members aren't as interested in keeping their living quarters free of trash.

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by nani on Aug 11^th, 2007, 11:41am

Sorry, while I know that Superirish is a troll, and an extremely annoying one at that...I'm with Tommy regarding the pic. My kid reads this board, and while I'm careful to be sure I supervise her... I'm not 100% sure she never visits on her own.
I still think it's much better to ignore this POS. Completely.

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by chewy on Aug 11^th, 2007, 12:15pm

on 08/11/07 at 11:41:22, nani wrote:

I'm with Tommy regarding the pic.

Ditto

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Jonny on Aug 11^th, 2007, 12:17pm

on 08/11/07 at 07:30:49, tommyD wrote:

Allayez, go play trolls and cops somewhere else.

-tommyD

Whens the last time you hit that paypal button, Tommy?

When?

And your giving orders here?....LMAO!!!! [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Racer1_NC on Aug 11^th, 2007, 12:34pm

on 08/11/07 at 11:41:22, nani wrote:

Sorry, while I know that Superirish is a troll, and an extremely annoying one at that...I'm with Tommy regarding the pic...

<comments snipped >

I still think it's much better to ignore this POS. Completely.

100% agreement.

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Jonny on Aug 11^th, 2007, 3:05pm

Im so sorry my graphic porn picture is not to your liking, if you want it removed I suggest you contact DJ to have it done.

............................... ::)

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by UN solved on Aug 12^th, 2007, 1:48am

on 08/11/07 at 07:16:33, 1234 wrote:

Nice self portrait.

You say that's a nice self portrait of yourself ?? You kinna look like that other guy !! [smiley=laugh.gif]

And your screen name is great ! Wonder how long it took you to think up that original name !>?? I bet you have trouble remembering all those numbers too!! I hope you've written it down so you don't forget it !!

It's amazing to see these people come here and talk smack about the board and what is said here. Many of those that bitch about it have 10 posts total. It's ridiculous.

G'Night people !

PF Wishes

UNsolved

PS. "Newbies' please hit the PayPal button and we'll see ya tomorrow !

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive! drugs.in Hungari
Post by totka2 on Aug 12^th, 2007, 2:04am

I know you are not interested in Hungarian prices but ...
Since sumatriptan's patent right is expired a lot of generic pharma manufacturer started making "new" sumatriptan drugs. A Czech pharma company makes Cilie pills (50 & 100 mg sumatriptan) and sells in Hungary exactly on (Glaxo's) half price. Unfortunately they don't produce injections

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!nani wrote :
Post by tommyD on Aug 12^th, 2007, 6:31am

nani wrote:

Quote:

I still think it's much better to ignore this POS. Completely.

True. And I would like to apologize to everyone and especially Bob Johnson, a true gentleman and a scholar whose advice I failed to follow.

I take the liberty of quoting what Bob wrote in another of these SuperIrish threads.

Bob Johnson wrote:

Quote:

Part of a message I posted on another site about dealing with uncivil people & messages:

"5. I'd suggest that you work from a position of "intelligent selfishness", that is, don't read or respond to people who you find troublesome or offensive. I suspect that most of us can get the tone of a message from reading a few words. If it's going in the wrong direction, scroll past/delete it. "Selfishness" says, don't read the whole thing and think about a response for this will only arouse distress or some level of internal upset. Responding won't change the other person and your effort will add to your frustration. "Selfishness" says, engage with those who are civil, don't encourage the uncivil by responding to them.

"6. This is not an argument for avoiding difference. An all male group (on the subject of prostate cancer--talk about a subject for passion) I belong to often has intense debates. For the most part, they are based on medical information, informed judgments, and wrestling with evaluations of medical information. Intense, but generally respectful.

"Problems arise when the issue moves from the issue to the person. Folks who personalize, either what others write or what they say in response, will tend to move into interpersonal conflict. The best single way to avoid uncivility is to use discipline is keeping your words/thoughts on the topic, not on the other person's motives, intentions, etc. (A disadvantage of electronic communications is that it allows for impulsive behavior. Self-discipline, or an attitude of civility, would be served by typing the message, then putting into the "drafts" box until you cool down. It's interesting how many of my messages don't make it past this point!)"

Wise words.

And oh, by the way, Imitrex IS expensive.

-tommyD

Title: Re: imitrex is expensive!
Post by Maffumatt on Aug 12^th, 2007, 9:54am

http://my.photodump.com/seanr/troll112.jpg