Canasa help

[Mark33180]

I have been instructed to take canasa suppository and i can't afford it but i am having trouble finding assistance programs for it, also trying to contact the manufacturer to see if they can help me out. any information would be appreciated.

 

[imisspopcorn]

Needy meds program CCFA

http://www.needymeds.org/resourcepages/crohns_colitis.shtml


This is info from CCFA....Good luck.

 

[My Butt Hurts]

Rowasa is similar, is that covered by your insurance? Or any other type of suppository? Maybe a foam instead of that one?

 

[katiesue1506]

Is that like Cortifoam?

 

[Mountaingem]

No, Cortifoam is prenisone foam, Canasa is mesalamine (rectal suppository version of same drug as Pentasa). I know Rowasa is an enema but it has a generic form and for me it actually works much better.

 

[My Butt Hurts]

Okay yeah - now I remember. I was on a mesalamine rectal suspension enema for a while. That one must be generic. Probably not the same as your canasa, but very similar ingredient right? Maybe you could look into something like that. I was also on the cortifoam. Different stuff, but put in the same area.
Suppository is like a pill put up your butt, and enema is like a liquid? Is there any reason they want you to do the pill instead of a liquid? Seems like a pill might stay put better, but the liquid might cover/spread out better.
You might even ask the pharmacist to check similar items and prices with your insurance, they should be able to do that for you - then ask your doc.

 

[Mark33180]

Not really sure, but the doc called in a new prescription i'll pick it up today its an cortisone enema i belive i'll get the name later tonight when i pick it up. On a side note i got a second opinion scheduled with the surgeon that originally treated me in 2001 so i will see what he says.

 

[My Butt Hurts]

ALL of that ^ sounds good, Mark.
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[ibdoer]

Hey Mark. Good luck with the Canasa. Hopefully you can find some cheap or free.
My doc just gave me a script for Canasa as well. Even with my crappy insurance, it costs 130 bucks for a one-a-day for 30 days. Its ubelievable.

 

[Mark33180]

I found a site that will let you order it from canada for like 300 for 90 suppository
www.canadadrugs.com