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Originally Posted by jan4041
I just went to the doctor today and I needed my cellcept prescription renewed. I told her about the generic being out and she did not want me to use the generic form. She said the FDA doesn't regulate the potency of it. Well, now that the generic is out my insurance will only pay half and ninety percent of the generic. That comes to 50 dollars compared to 400 dollars. What's the deal? Is cellcept putting some kind of pressure on doctors to do that since the generic is out and they will probably lose millions. I don't appreciate the scare tactics just to make a buck. Needless to say, I'm going with generic, even though my doctor is not happy about it. Too Bad. I'm just not buying that story. Has anyone heard that?
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I started taking the Generic of Cellcept in May and when I visited my nephralogist in June and let her know, she was not pleased at all. She now wants me to take an additional blood work-up that will have to be reviewed at the Mayo Clinic in Minneapolis, which may not be covered by insurance. When I asked her the possible side effects of taking the Generic she told me I could face brain damage and ultimate loss of the kidney over a 5 year time period and there is no way for my regular blood work to reveal any problems (thus the Mayo Clinic blood work). I was not impressed by this discussion and let her know that: "Yes, there may be patients who will have problems with the Generic, but I may be one who has no ill effects whatsoever." What is important to remember about the medical community (doctors in particular): They are PRACTISING medicine. My co-pay for the Generic was $10 compared to $125.