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$15 Imitrex is here!!!
Nov 20th, 2008 at 3:50pm
 
Just ordered the generic 6mg injection for $15.  This is just 1 -6mg shot.  I have UnitedHealthCare and this will be my price.  It was $145 for 2- 6mg shots of the non generic form.

I guess capitalism isn't dead after all Smiley

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Reply #1 - Nov 20th, 2008 at 6:46pm
 
So where is the link ...stingy Grin Grin Grin
It's about time.
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Reply #2 - Nov 20th, 2008 at 6:55pm
 
guess i shouldnt feel so bad about my 8 -6mg shots for 35 bucks....its the once a month that kills me


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Reply #3 - Nov 20th, 2008 at 7:46pm
 
Jason,

Who is your insurance company? I'm with United Health Care, like Bill.

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Reply #4 - Nov 20th, 2008 at 8:42pm
 
Just ask your local US pharmacist, that's what I did.
BTW, I have a hugh stockpile of the stuff and haven't had to use a shot in a year, but I couldn't turn down the deal.
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Reply #5 - Nov 20th, 2008 at 9:43pm
 
marc ,,
im with b.c.b.s. right now but come jan 1 my company is switching to principle,,which actually appears to be better,,

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Reply #6 - Nov 26th, 2008 at 10:06pm
 
Just picked up my generic Imitrex. Turns out that the dosage is exactly the same.  You get 2 - 6mg shots in the same injection system.  It looks identical!

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Reply #7 - Nov 27th, 2008 at 6:30pm
 
When i read this post i went and seen i had 2 more refills till mid december so i thought of the stockpile i have now (6 shots ) and looked for expire dates 4 of the shots expired so i reordered a refill. i get there to pick it up but it wasnt the same. It was generic i think all the same ingredents but no imetrex labeling at all, when i told the doc i didnt want this kind he said there was no choice anymore imetrex has stop distrubution, has anyone eles had this or did he give me a line of shit, im currently on clusterbusters method and have not used imetrex in about a year or do i wish too, but with this CH i will never be without all weapons, has this happen to anyone eles?? Coach bill
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Reply #8 - Nov 27th, 2008 at 7:37pm
 
ill be reloading in a few days,,,ill let you know


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Reply #9 - Nov 28th, 2008 at 6:22pm
 
Coach Bill,
What may have happened here is that your insurance won't pay for anything except generic unless otherwise specified by a doctor.

I just did a quick search and can find nothing that indicates the *real* version is not being produced.  However, I did find out where the generic is being produced, India.
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Reply #10 - Nov 28th, 2008 at 6:54pm
 
Shit.. The orginal RX was for imetrex 6mg stat dose injectors. Being that it was the same script from last december the RX should not have changed.. I thought i seen a post here awile back with something simalir i just cant find it, any info will be great.. I still have not managed to speak with the right people i have antem blue cross, maybe i will know more monday. Let me know. Coach Bill
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Reply #11 - Nov 28th, 2008 at 7:10pm
 
If there is no restriction on the original RX, they can substitute a generic when available.  I ran into a similar problem years ago.
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Reply #12 - Nov 30th, 2008 at 7:49pm
 
ahhh, i see. this will require a call to CVS. thanks guys.. Coach Bill
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