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Brenda1963

Hello all I am new to the boards but husband diagnosed gbm 1/07, we lost his INS after employer laid him off then filed bankruptcy so no cobra. He has been taking temodar will very little side effects since 1/07. Problem now can't afford medicine his dosage 300mg for 5 days pet month which cost $2800.00 here in texas.oh yeah I supposedly make too much money to qualify for assistance(I make less after taxes than it costs) does anyone have any tips on how we could get it cheaper? Any help would be appreciated

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mmsurvivor

Check with the manufacturer of the drug they often help.Good luck. MMS

On 10/19/2009 Brenda1963 wrote:

Hello all I am new to the boards but husband diagnosed gbm 1/07, we lost his INS after employer laid him off then filed bankruptcy so no cobra. He has been taking temodar will very little side effects since 1/07. Problem now can't afford medicine his dosage 300mg for 5 days pet month which cost $2800.00 here in texas.oh yeah I supposedly make too much money to qualify for assistance(I make less after taxes than it costs) does anyone have any tips on how we could get it cheaper? Any help would be appreciated

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heart_and_soul

That's great that he's doing so well almost THREE years later! I think the Temodar folks would be thrilled to hear this too.

Good luck!
Sarah

Here's the contact info:

Commitment to Care

The Commitment to Care program is designed to ensure that eligible individuals, including Medicare beneficiaries who meet our criteria, have access to Schering-Plough's cancer and hepatitis drugs. These medicines include:

PEGINTRON (peginterferon alfa-2b) Powder for Injection
REBETOL (ribavirin, USP) Capsules
INTRON A (Interferon alfa-2b, recombinant) for Injection
TEMODAR (temozolomide) Capsules
TICE BCG, BCG LIVE (for intravesical use)
NOXAFIL (posaconazole) Oral Suspension

The Commitment to Care program's reimbursement specialists provide eligible patients with all aspects of reimbursement assistance at no cost, including:

insurance verification,
pre-authorization or pre-certification,
denial appeals, and
referrals to state and local assistance programs.

In addition, the program distributed pharmaceutical products free of charge to more than 6,700 needy patients in 2008.

Unlike many other reimbursement programs, Commitment to Care is telephone based, offers patients easy access to a reimbursement assistance specialist with rapid follow up, and eliminates extensive paperwork.

To find out more about the Commitment to Care program, call toll free: 1-800-521-7157.

Commitment to Care Application (29kb)
http://www.schering-plough.com/responsibility/commitment.asp

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Brenda1963

Thank you for your response I have tried the manufacturer they are the ones that said I make too much even thou my take home pay is less than the prescription. We are blessed that he is doing so well on the medicine. At this point it's like do I. Pay the bills or buy the medicine

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MrsBill

Brenda...finances are the last thing you should have to worry about right now! Have you talked with a social worker or someone where your husband is being treated? Maybe they can help find some assistance with the astronomical cost of the meds. Does your husband get any SSI? Have you gone on line and checked the various cancer societies/associations? They have links to resources. It's worth a try.

I wish you and your husband well...praying for you!

Peggy aka Mrs Bill

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