Doc recommends Xtandi but prescription insurance is cost prohibitive.

[Tomasoz]

I was diangnosed with Prostate cancer in 2009 and did nothing until I noticed changes in my urinary routine and some discomfort when I pushed on my Ischum tailbone.

Treated with just Casedex for 6 months till PSA started rising, than for the last 4 months have been receiving Deralix injections monthly. Last month PSA rose from 6 to 8 and Oncologist recommended Xtandi. I am retired on Medicare A and B plus have AETNA prescription service. My cost for a month's supply of Xtangi will be $2,200. Quite a bit for someone on a fixed income. Any thoughts.

[BigRich]

1-855-898-2634 It is the # for Xtandi cost support.

Rich

[Tomasoz in reply to BigRich]

Thanks big rich They were extremely helpful and it’s very promising that they will pick up the co-pay thanks 1 million

[Beermaker in reply to BigRich]

My Xtandi comes from CVS Speciaty Meds. My Uro submitted paperwork for a PAP (Patient Assistance Program?) and I now have $0 co-pay. Perhaps a life saver for me. Another delivery to my doorstep today!

[BigRich in reply to Beermaker]

Did the doctor submit paperwork to the company that makes Xtandi or directly to CVS Specialty Pharmacy?

Rich

[Beermaker in reply to BigRich]

They send it to CVS Specialty. 1-800-238-7828. Good luck

[BigRich in reply to Beermaker]

Does that mean you had insurance that covered everything except the co pay.That the paperwork was for only the co pay?

Rich

[Beermaker in reply to BigRich]

I checked my latest insurance statement, and there was nothing there about Xtandi, so I have to assume that CVS Specialty and the company behind Xtandi, Astellas. covered it all. The clinic I go to has a person who handles all of the paper work so basically I never see it. I did get a letter from Astellas saying I needed to have Part D coverage, but the Astellas program was outside of it. That's all I know. Your Doctor has to initiate the request I think. Good luck!

[BigRich in reply to Beermaker]

Thank you.

Rich

[Tomasoz in reply to Beermaker]

Thx Beermaker. I was able to get the co pay down to 0 most likely through the same assist program however it will only cover a few months worth and than I will need to fill out a company form to see if I qualify for company assistance

[Tomasoz]

Thanks big rich They were extremely helpful and it’s very promising that they will pick up the co-pay thanks 1 million

[BigRich in reply to Tomasoz]

I am glad I was able to help you.

Rich

[Dr_WHO]

Wish there was an answer. Caremark, that covers my drugs, took it off the list of things they will pay for. Open market cost is over $12,000/month.

[Tomasoz in reply to Dr_WHO]

My co-pay would have been $2500 a month but was able to get some assistance when I called the company’s customer care phone number that Rich’ said I should do

[larry_dammit]

Tom. Xtandi is supposed to have a assist program. I did not qualify but you can call them to see if you qualify for the discounted program

[Tomasoz in reply to larry_dammit]

Thanks for the info I’m all set I did call that number and I was able to obtain some assistance to cover costs good luck with what you’re dealing with

[motosue in reply to larry_dammit]

I am assuming that you have more than their acceptable amount of income to qualify.

[Hidden]

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[Hidden]

Tomasoz , That is criminal. Appalling BS. I hope you find help $. I’m also on Medicare .It is of imterest to me to hear your outcome. I could well be in the same cituation in the future. Let us know and good luck.

[Tomasoz in reply to Hidden]

I1-855-898-2634 It is the # for Xtandi cost support. It worked for me.

[hysir]

My most expensive drug is zytiga. Looking over costs for 2017, initial cost was $2900.00. That amount put me in the catastrophic coverage which made by monthly cost for the rest of the year at approx, $450 per month. My drug provider is Express Scripts.

[Tomasoz]

I had the choice between staring on Xlandi or Zytiga. Is the drug working for you?

[hysir in reply to Tomasoz]

Zytiga is working for me. I get lupron shots every 3 months.