Posted by greywolf on June 3, 2009, at 18:25:37
In reply to Re: best/worst generic xanax » drylightning, posted by yxibow on June 3, 2009, at 17:31:03
The generics vs. brand name issue has always vexed me. I'd love to go brand name on everything (I do on some because there is no other choice), but even with generics I estimate my monthly co-pays for asthma and psychological medications at approximately $150.00. Then you add in the co-pays for the monthly doctors' and therapist's visits and you've got another $85.00. Finally, add in the co-pays for my 3 kids, two of whom have asthma and allergies, and one's in physical therapy and it's another about $200.00. So I end up paying about $400.00/month in co-pays (when you include the ex-wife's co-pays on my insurance) for a normal month (we won't add in the occasional hospital co-pay for lacrosse and football injuries).
Consequently, generics are essential for me. Wish that weren't the case because I think I'd be receiving more effective treatment with most brand names, but there's little I can do about it.
Greywolf
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