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Keppra XR Cost
Tue, 11/26/2019 - 10:07Topic: Medication Issues
Hi,
I've been on Keppra XR for a decade due to 2 grand mal seizures back in 2009. Nothing since then, all normal EEGs. My doc has been hesitant to switch to generic due to risk of break through seizures, but the cost of this brand name medicine with my insurance recently is out of control. I have a high deductible plan so I'm paying $400/month for the majority of the year. I am now pregnant with a second child, and will likely need to increase my dose, meaning even higher bills.
Has ANYONE ever had success getting a deductible waived in a situation like this?
We don't qualify for PrescriptionHope or similar support programs unfortunately. I just don't know what else to do. $400+ / month is a huge burden though.
Any advice is appreciated, thanks in advance.
Comments
My daughter had great success
Submitted by 48snoopy on Wed, 2019-12-18 - 18:30
My daughter had great success with Keppra, but her insurance wouldn't cover it and we could no longer afford the out of pocket cost so she switched to the generic. No seizures, but the generic is I short supply. We finally found a one month supply, but it's almost non-existent. Look at the FDA website it talks about the shortage. I wouldn't think of switching until they straighten that out.
Hi,Thank you for posting, we
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2019-11-26 - 15:47
Hi,Thank you for posting, we understand this can be a very frustrating and expensive process. It’s important to remember that you are not alone, and we do have resources available that can help. For more information regarding our patient assistance programs (to help with medication costs), please visit, https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/247-helpline/patient-assistance and insurance appeals: www.patientadvocate.orgAdditionally, you may always contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: epilepsy.com/helplinewhere trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org.