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Hi, my name is Thelma G. I have been without
my Plavix for about 3 to 4 weeks now because I can't afford it? Is there
any help for me, a Pharmaceutical company that can give me some samples
until I can afford it or maybe something comparable to it that is less
expensive?
Thelma G., Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, December 29, 2009
My fiancee had surgery the day after Thanksgiving
and had a stent put in. He makes just over $24000 per year but 1/2 of that
is taken for child support.
The assistance programs we have checked into go off his gross income. He does
have medical insurance but his co-pay is around $65 and needs to have Toprol
XR and Lisinopril. Any suggestions?
Michelle, Faucett, Missouri, USA, December 26, 2009
Dear patients and loved ones. Most drug companies
participate in programs subsidizing the cost of prescription medications.
Bristol-Myers Squibb, the maker of Plavix, has the following site where
you can request support http://www.bmspaf.org/ You can also find information
on other prescription assistance programs here
http://www.pparx.org/
Alex, San Francisco, California, USA, December 3, 2009
I cannot afford my plavix anymore, it is 180.00
where i live in S. C. i have three stents in my artery and said i would
be on it for a year. a year
will be up in april of 2010. please can you help me. i am on a fixed income
of social security...help
me please.
Sue Starnes, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA,
November
2,
2009
My husband had a stent put in a year ago. He
is diabetic and also has a bad back, and legally blind. He takes over
17 different meds. Our Dr. was giving us samples of plavix until a few
months
ago. Now drug reps aren't bringing them. I have been told drug companies
are going to stop all....samples to Dr.s at the end of this year. Ed
is on part D we just hit his (hole) went to get his refill and it was 160.00
for 30 days... His Heart Dr. just told us he really needs to be on it
for
at least 6 more months because he still has one blockage at 75 to 80%.
I lost my job in May 2008, so we are very limited on income. One place
said if he would give up his part D they could give us 3 of his name
brands for 60.00 per month. But I haven't yet been able to check and see
if that
would really
help as far as all his scrips.
Donita Lewis, Wagoner, Oklahoma, USA, October 29, 2009
my husband had 2 stints [stents] put in in January
and it's really hard to make sure he has the meds he needs the meds cost
so much there are times i
do without my meds just so he has his our family is not ready to lose him....
i hope someone
can help us so we can always have his meds.
Earletta McDonald, Vincennes, Indiana, USA, October 23, 2009
I am a 40 year old male, originally from England
and now live in Ohio. I have been here 8 years and never really been sick.
In May i had a heart attack and needed a stent. I then lost my job because
my employer ended up being my worst enemy! I searched the net to see if
I could find some way of getting my meds cheap. I have just received my
first 90 days of "free" Plavix and am awaiting my first free supply of
Lipitor. Go to the Plavix web site and Lipitor web site and search for
the forms from that point. I have a family of four and our joint income
is less than 48K. You'll be surprised what you can get and what help is
out there. As an Englishman I have never had to ever worry about meds
before, until I came to this country. I love this country, but I hate the
fact that people have to suffer for being sick. You shouldn't have to to
search the web to find help, most doctors should tell you what help is
out there. Luckily, i have the best doctors surgery in the world. If you
need help, please do not hesitate in contacting me. Heart attack survivors
should stick together. We live another day and lets live it pain free.
God bless America and God save the Queen!
Mark Sandy, Ohio, USA, September 18, 2009
I've been on Plavix 31/2 yrs. I'm widowed and
only make $1,400 a yr & $1,425
Medicare. Is there anyway that you can help me. I'm 66 years old and had open
heart surgery 3 1/2yrs ago and now have 12 stents. Please what can I do to get
assistance. I do have insurance, but still have to pay something. I must take
these meds that's what the doctors have told me never to stop. Thanking you for
reading
my request.
Carolyn M., New York, USA, September 18, 2009
My brother who is 50 years old had a massive
heart attack on july 7th 2009. he has no insurance and is unable to work
because he is in the construction industry. He had to have a stint [stent]
put in.The doctors are saying he is a miracle. he needs his plavix and
cannot afford it. What should i as his sister
do? I don't
want him to die......
Robin T., Texas, USA, August 29, 2009
Please anyone help with info will truly appreciate.
Step-mom needs to take Plavix. She has insurance so she does not qualify
for assistance through
a lot of programs problem is very little income coming in not enough to pay
for medicine. Her insurance pays for maybe thirty dollars a month on RX
she also
takes four or five more meds. Thanks for all your help.
Nancy, Davie, Florida, USA, August 27, 2009
I had a heart attack July 26. I have no Medical
or prescription insurance.
I
am a widow on a limited income.
Ruth M., Kentucky, USA, August 24, 2009
There are links to various assistance sites and
groups in various posts below. Again we encourage any readers out there
who have had success in getting financial aid for Plavix, etc. to write
in their findings. The recommendations of the major cardiology societies
is NOT to implant drug-eluting stents in patients who may have compliance
problems. These stents require at least a year of Plavix. If a patient
cannot afford a year or more of Plavix (over $1,400) then the alternative
of a bare-metal stent should be considered (only 4-6 weeks of Plavix
is required with these). Perhaps a reform in the way prescription medicine
is paid for will change all this. Check out our newest topic, "Health
Care Reform and Stents in the United States".
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, August 16, 2009
My husband is 45 and has suffered 4 heart attacks
and received 4 stents. He lost his job last October and can no longer
work because of his health. He, too, needs to take Plavix, but we cannot
afford
it. We no longer have insurance, and are now saddled with huge medical
bills, yet we have been told, based upon our last year's taxes, that
we are not eligible for assistance. Our situation this year is extremely
different
than last. Is there anyone out there that can help us based upon our
situation today? Any advice or contacts would be greatly appreciated. I
don't want
to lose my best friend. My biggest fear is that the heart attacks will
continue. Thank you.
Lisa G., Missouri, USA, August 5, 2009
I am on a fixed income and cannot afford my plavix
this month, I need the 35 dollar co pay to help me. If anyone can help,
please respond.
Patricia Jaynes, Pasadena, Texas, August 4, 2009
the price of the Plavix I'm taking seems to be
going up in cost at the rate of 20 dollars a month right now and the
problem is this is not the only
medicine I take and have to pay for. I need help!!
Mark N., Williamsport, Indiana, USA, August 3, 2009
Michael -- scroll down to our post from May 16.
This and other posts in this topic have information and links for financial
assistance. What type of stent do you have: drug eluting or bare metal?
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, July 25, 2009
I had a heart attack on april 27, 2009 which
caused an aneurysm the size of a baseball on my heart. I have no insurance
and have been turned down by Medicaid . it is getting to be where i can
not afford to pay for my plavix and I am worried what will happen to
me if I cannot afford to pay for my next prescription.
i am
44 years old.
Michael W., Darrouzett, Texas, USA, July 24, 2009
I need Plavix on a daily basis and can not afford
to continue, my husband and I are on a fixed income, is there any way to
get samples from the company.
The doctors office never has any and if so only 1 box. I want to take it as
directed but I don't know how much longer I can do this with all the other
medical expenses.
I
take 75 mg daily. Thank you for any consideration.
Mary S., Louisville, Kentucky, USA, July 8, 2009
I am writing this for my 71 yo mother who had
a heart attack and had a stent put in. She and my 86 yo stepfather have
some money and are on medicare. She is on Plavix and her medicare doesn't
cover the cost of Plavix for the whole year. What do people in her situation
do? The cost of Plavix is unreal. But they seem not to qualify for any
programs because they have some money. Are they to go broke cause of
the meds my mother needs to take to keep her from dying?
Caroline, Lakeland, Florida, USA, July 7, 2009
John -- look through this topic -- other patients
have had some suggestions which have worked. Two possible places might
be of assistance, but that depends on your income, etc. -- try Bristol-Myers
Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation -- you can get the application
online and then mail or fax it in. You can also go to the Partnership
for Prescription Assistance -- they may have more options for at least
partial pay programs. Angioplasty.Org has no connection with any of these
programs -- we're just steering you to assistance. Please follow up in
this topic and let everyone reading know if you had any luck. Also, do
not stop taking Plavix and aspirin, as prescribed by your cardiologist
-- these are critical drugs for stent patients and early cessation can
cause serious problems. In the short term, perhaps he/she has some samples
-- it may take a few weeks for your application to get reviewed.
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, May 16, 2009
had stent operation 5/13/09. dr. prescribed plavix
75mg i cannot afford to purchase them on fixed income. 66 yr. old on
social security have no drug
insurance, can you help?
John H., Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA, May 15, 2009
My Dad is on Plavix and his Medicare Advantage
Company just raised the copayment from 6.00 to 60.00 for a 30 day supply.
Bristol-Myers Squib requires
that you have no insurance of any kind. Where can he go to get these things
free or cheap even though he has Medicare?
John, Orlando, Florida, USA, April 24, 2009
Cannot afford Plavix.
John R., Franklin, New Hampshire, USA, April 16,
2009
Mohamad -- there's more information on the related
topic, Plavix,
Aspirin and Stents. Are you taking Plavix because you had a stent put
in? If so, what type of stent, drug-eluting (coated) or bare metal? Stopping
Plavix too soon can increase the risk of stent thrombosis, which is a clotting
of the blood inside the stent and is a very serious complication that can
lead to a heart attack. Discuss this issue with your cardiologist if it's
not clear to you why you need to stay on the drug.
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, April 9, 2009
please tell me about what happen if i stop the
plavix because my doctor
she won't to stop it.
Mohamad, San Jose, California, USA, April 8, 2009
Jeremy -- thanks for the post. FYI, we've
discussed Boston's StentPlus program a number of times throughout this
Forum --
in fact we
sent them their very first patient query (see Shelly's
post from October 16,
2007)! If you or anyone has had specific experience with their program,
I'm sure our readers would be interested
Angioplasty.Org Staff, Angioplasty.Org, April 6, 2009
Boston Scientific Corporation (Taxus/Promus stents) has a program called
Stent Plus. It helps reduce the financial burdens of multiple heart medications.
The program can be found at www.stentplus.com
Jeremy G., medical manufacturing, San Antonio, Texas, USA, April 4, 2009
I don't think I'm looking for a free ride. I
am looking out for my health. I don't have health insurance. So, it is
costly. I am just trying to come up with way to get help. Thank for you
info. But, I am definitely not looking for a free ride. I go to work everyday
like everyone else.
Marcos Santana, Chicago, Illinois, USA, February 25, 2009
To Marcos Santana, Are you really looking for
a free sample, or just a free ride? Plavix costs less than half the
price in Mexico. That is where I used to get it when I needed it, you can
go
there as well. Good luck, amigo!
Tom in Encinitas, California, USA, February 17, 2009
Is anyone out there knows how to get free sample
of plavix I also have a heart attack back in November last year and now
I lost my insurance and my plavix
cost $164 per month and I can't afford if any one have any idea how to beat
this big price of plavix?
Marcos Santana, Chicago, Illinois, USA, February 7, 2009
I'm 46 years old and had my second Heart attack
in October 2006 and thank God I had Insurance to pay for all the medical
bills. It is now Feb 2009 and have lost my job in Nov 2008 and am on unemployment
which pays enough to pay my mortgage and no money left or Insurance to
pay for my prescriptions. When my insurance expired my meds went from $90.00
a month to $360.00 a month and had to stop taking all of them, i.e. Plavix,
Lipitor, Atenolol & lisinopril which are all part of my Heart regimen.
I know it was a bad choice to stop but when you can't afford it you what
else can you do. I have tried to get help from various places but do not
Qualify because I made too much money in 2008 so have just given up and
my health is slowly deteriorating and will soon be back in the Hospital
if things don't change. I came across this site and have found a gleam
of hope. I will try some of these sites you all mentioned and pray something
happens soon.
Thanks Everyone
James Karas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, February 5, 2009
I am currently taking plavix as result of a stroke,
but only have couple pills, and no insurance,waiting disability claim,
is there any program that can
help get meds to me?
Michael L. Phillips, self with medical needs, Norfolk, Virginia, USA, January
12,
2009
my mother had a heart attack on friday had a
stint [stent] put in was sent home on monday. she didn't get her plavix
prescription filled and on wednesday
she
had another heart attack
Jenny, Hoover, Alabama, USA, January 8, 2009
My friend who works assisting those who can't
help themselves in a dynamic way each day can't afford her prescription
of Plavix. She has recovered from
a full blown stroke, but has since suffered from TIA's. The only time she has
felt better than half mass is when she's on your medication plavix. She works
50 plus hours a week at a Nursing Home has no medical insurance and we need
your help to keep this incredible spirit in our lives.
Shannon, Portales, New Mexico, USA, January 6, 2009
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