Medicare authorization for Ivermectin

  • Medicare authorization for Ivermectin

    Posted by ffpakk on December 21, 2024 at 12:27 pm EST

    Hey– maybe I am out of the loop since I haven’t written a RX for Ivermectin in a while since I get a supply from overseas— BUT– I called in an Rx yesterday for Ivermectin and they told the pt that they either have to pay $300 for the script or get need prior authorization from Medicare?

    I wrote this same pt an Rx for this well over a year ago (to Costco– same place) and there was not problem. Weird that they are NOW requiring prior authorization before filling.

    ANiceApothecary replied 3 days, 6 hours ago 5 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Thomas Phillips

    Member
    December 21, 2024 at 5:28 pm EST

    The stuff cost about .04 cents to make it so there is some insanity. My insurance through medicare will not cover it either and its all out of pocket. Lots of bad actors but far better than the jab that is currently killing hundreds of people or thousands of people a week.

  • DrGudel

    Member
    December 21, 2024 at 5:41 pm EST

    I have not encountered this but only send prescriptions to compounding pharmacies, never retail. $300 seems way too expensive. Unless it was high-dose for cancer, or a 90-day prescription? Try Specialty Pharmacy (can only ship within AL), The Medicine Counter in Chattanooga/Hixson TN (can ship to all 50 states), or Physicians Preference Pharmacy in Houston/Katy, TX (can ship to almost all states).

  • fbags2003yahoo-com

    Member
    December 22, 2024 at 4:17 pm EST

    In the US, Ivermectin is considered second or third tier treatment for conditions such as scabies, parasitic conditions, or head lice. For treatment or prevention of COVID, it remains unapproved – despite the overwhelming evidence proving its efficacy!

    As suggested, try a compounding pharmacy that ships out of state. In PA, I paid $50 for 4 capsules, 3 years ago. After a while, we quickly started using an international pharmacy for our Ivermectin supply.

    International pharmacies should be considered serious long term options considering many of the commonly used medications in the US are manufactured overseas and packaged/distributed in the US anyways.

  • ANiceApothecary

    Moderator
    December 23, 2024 at 11:44 am EST

    We are a community-oriented pharmacy located in Phoenix, AZ, and we’ve been dedicated to assisting patients with Ivermectin since 2021. It has been our honor to support individuals and their pets during times of need, especially when they’ve approached us with heartfelt stories about their challenges in accessing treatment. This experience has reinforced our commitment to providing compassionate care and has allowed us to forge meaningful relationships with both our patients and the healthcare professionals who advocate for treatments that extend beyond traditional options.

    To enhance our service, we offer free delivery throughout Arizona. Our pricing for Ivermectin is as follows: $2 per capsule for up to 40mg and $3 per capsule for dosages above 40mg with a minimum order of $25. If there is anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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