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Just started my Urso. I picked it up and the price was a bit of a surprise. So I asked the pharmacist the cash price! Over $700. A month! I paid 95. So thankful I have a job with insurance. We gotta do what we gotta do. My years of paying premiums is about to pay off.

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4pjx__

I get my Urso at Walmart. I just paid $50. for a 1 month supply. The total price was $350. So my insurance company picked up a fair portion.

Good luck. Imhope you do well on the Urso.

-Pam

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Nanajo1962 in reply to4pjx__

Thank you.. may I ask a question? Did it take long to get used to the medication? Like when do you feel adjusted? Thanks again.

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4pjx__ in reply toNanajo1962

I have been on it a little over 3 months. I had to run to the bathroom for a day or 2 then sometimes it seems like a lean to the constipated side but not bad. I amke sure I eat a lot of fruits and veggies and other than that, I haven't really noticed anything else. I bet you'll be fine.

Good luck

Pam

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Nanajo1962 in reply to4pjx__

Thank you for your response. I don't have a new normal yet...

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4pjx__ in reply toNanajo1962

Haha! I'm still trying to find my new normal too. This whole diagnosis has sort of knocked me off balance.

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Sachin1234 in reply toNanajo1962

I didn't have any problem from the day I started urso!

Sorry

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Sachin1234

I only pay $20 for 90 day supply 🤓

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Nanajo1962 in reply toSachin1234

Great!

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luckydog922 in reply toSachin1234

Based on what I have read you seem to be very fortunate in what you pay. What type of insurance do you have and where do you buy it?

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Sachin1234 in reply toluckydog922

I pay only $20 for 90 days supply through cvs online pharmacy called Caremark.. my insurance is anthem(ppo). I live in Kentucky

Where do you live?

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luckydog922 in reply toSachin1234

I live in VA and have Medicare and drug plan through Humana. I have a deductible so my first three month supply was $370, my second three month supply was $110. My next supply should be around $80. I did read that someone had their doctor call the insurance company and the insurance company put it on a lower tier. That would be helpful.

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Sachin1234 in reply toluckydog922

Mine is very good deal,yours is not bad either comparing someone paying almost $200 for a month supply..

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luckydog922 in reply toSachin1234

You're right, have to put things in perspective.

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4pjx__ in reply toSachin1234

Lucky you! 😁you must have a good insurance.

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Nanajo1962

I am in Indiana south central. I will have to check into mail order. I have blue cross.

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4pjx__

I did get something in the mail about mai order but I couldn't figure out how to find out if it was going to be a better price,

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Sachin1234 in reply to4pjx__

You need to talk with your dr or health provider they should have all the info about online which is almost half a price then regular pharmacies

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4pjx__

Thanks for that information Sachin1234! I had no idea!

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Sachin1234 in reply to4pjx__

Caremark supply center is Indiana.lol. You might get extra discount 👍🏼

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YADILURO

In México for a month supply I pay 50 dollars. (900 pesos) and with no insurance!! Medicine is much cheaper in our country compared to US.

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Sachin1234 in reply toYADILURO

Lucky you!

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