Cosentyx - Week 1....and beyond....

[angel-1963]

The argument for this is absolutely stupidity. There arguing that since the drug is new it may cause harm to you so they want to wait 6 to 12 months. They are really trying push you to generics in order get the drug manufacturer to lower it's cost. However, Cosentxyt is top psoriasis performer and is already priced aggressively. Until something comes out better, it's price is not going to be any lower.

Honestly, I am sorry you have to endure this. I hope you stay strong and fight this.

Yup, I will be trying my hardest.  Again, I sent them a long appeal letter I wrote.   The medical assistant at the doc's office already made it seem like the doctor is all done with this issue.  Ugh.  I think my Cosentyx rep works behind the scenes on insurance coverage issue also.   My Cosentyx rep assures me I will get the starter kit of 5 weeks and then free drug for additional 6 months.   Told me not to stress about it.   Well, I do stress about it.   I do not have thousands of dollars to spend a month for a prescription.  I might be able to afford a co pay of $45 if I have to.  While I will say everyone at Cosentyx is wonderful to work with, everyone is quick to hand out this medication as if it is candy.   Get you hooked and then leave you with a GRAY area after the six months.   My doctor already said, "You will be put on Humira immediately."   This is scary.   From one med right to another one if I cannot somehow continue to get the Cosentyx after that 6 month free period.  It might be a case of they gave me a yummy ice cream cone and now have to yank it away type deal.  I am hoping not.  

Note:  my only side effect seems to be I am achy all over like the flu on and off from this.  Today is my second injection.