Hi - I’m shocked at the cost for Olaparib - (150mg - 4/day). I was notified today by the pharmacy that because it’s a Tier 5 drug the first month would be $2930 - and then just under $800 the following months. I sure hope I can find better price! Is that normal? Blessings!
Olaparib cost: Hi - I’m shocked at the cost for... - My Ovacome
Olaparib cost
That’s what I heard from someone in one of my support groups as well. The person mentioned that you can reach out to the drug maker directly and ask them to help with the cost. He was able to get the drug company to pay for his immunotherapy drugs which normally cost roughly the same as you mentioned.
Best of luck
Lz
Thank you! They are on the top of my “to call” list. It’s good to know that someone was able to get assistance with the cost. Thanks again!!
Was that the specialty pharmacy you’d get it from? Did you ask them about financial assistance? Do you have insurance? Sorry for all the questions. Alternatively maybe you could get in a trial where they’re using it?
Hi - yes it was the specialty pharmacy that called and said it was approved and quoted those prices because I do have insurance. I made a couple calls and expect callbacks today. And I will call AstraZenaca today and ask about their assist program. I was shocked because none of the posts mentioned the cost. Thank you for responding. Take good care!
Hi Elayne, my Zejula was 2,000 to start it and I am on a patient assistance program here in the U.S. These meds are pricey for sure. Hope that you get some financial help. Take care, Donna.
Thank you Donna. I’m hoping so too and working on that. Hope you are doing well on Zejula - and are ready for spring! Take good care!
Hi, I was taken off from Zejula twice for a few breaks, because of low hemoglobin and now my liver enzymes are high. They are taking me off for a week and then have more blood work. Sometimes, I wonder about all this medicine that is going into our bodies. It’s like , will the cancer come back if I do take it or don’t. It’s like we are caught between a rock and a hard place. This cancer journey is something else. Take care, Donna 😊
I debated starting the parp for all those same reasons but decided to give it a try since there are so many encouraging posts about PARPs. If I’m not feeling well on it - I will stop it knowing I tried my best. Best thoughts to you that the breaks are all you needed!
I’m in the U.S. Yes, parps are outrageously expensive. Retail price in U.S. is $495/pill. Nearly $15,000/ month. And they want you to take it until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. If you’re self insured very costly, if group insurance better, Medicare will cover,depending. A lot of us with ovarian cancer are too young for Medicare, at least at first. I so wish we had a better system. The drug companies really do hit us when we’re down.
Good luck with it
Stephanie
Thank you! I agree with you! I do have Medicare and a Part D prescription plan but this drug is a Tier 5 drug. Ridiculous! Even if someone had oodles of money - the cost is too much. I am talking with an assist program through the drug mfg - hope to hear a positive decision from them this week. Blessings to you!