Administrators rawTOP Posted October 29, 2013 Administrators Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Just a quick note to say if you're taking PrEP, or thinking of taking PrEP, definitely give Gilead a call - 877-505-6986 - they'll give you up to $200/month off on PrEP. http://www.truvada.com/truvada-patient-assistance When I looked into it 6 months ago the website said they only did copay assistance for Truvada based on need and they wanted to see tax returns. I hadn't completed my 2012 taxes, so I put it off and I was paying $225/month ($2700/year) for PrEP. I did that for 6 months, but then I got my taxes done, so I had them ready and did the call and I was really surprised because they didn't ask any financial questions at all. They gave me the details I needed to get the $200/month off, so I called my plan's mail order pharmacy expecting to pay a net of $25/mo, but they told me they don't take that type of copay assistance. I thought I had to get it through them, but they said I could go to a regular pharmacy. The only thing was that if I went to a regular pharmacy the price would be $250/month, not $225. I go to Callen-Lorde - the gay clinic here in NYC - they have a pharmacy so I figured I'd support Callen-Lorde by filling the script there. There were some mixups, but I did get finally get it filled - total price was almost exactly $50 - which is far more affordable than $225. So that means I'm saving $175/month - $2,100/year!! The only downside is that they won't reimburse for past copays, so I can't get money back for the $225/month I spent in the past. Too bad, but at last I'm saving money going forward. My plan isn't as generous as some. A lot of you have copays that are $200 or less so you'll get PrEP for free. That's a price you can't beat! There's no excuse for not taking it if it's free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearbandit Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I still don't understand the American health care system (or how you guys put up with it!) but that sounds like a bargain to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I still don't understand the American health care system (or how you guys put up with it!) but that sounds like a bargain to me... Dont try to understand it, it makes very little sense. But rawtop is right, and their program is how I get mine for next to nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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