Humira cost

[Amberaut]

I had a colonoscopy yesterday. 6 years ago I was considered a mild case, but doc said I am moderate to severe. He told my sister I am too young for surgery and he wants to treat it aggressively. He said he will put me on Humira.
I am guessing I will find out the dosage this week. I have insurance, but I am afraid of the cost. I only make $25K a year. ( I know it's better than nothing, but it's still hard to make it.) my husband makes more, but we are still struggling. I was trying to figure out how we would afford the Asacol at $90 month, but he has taken me off that.
So I was wondering what you all pay for it, and if you get any RX assistance. I am still paying medical bills and credit cards from years ago. Don't know how we am afford more bills on top of what we have.

 

[littlemissh]

I am lucky enough to be in the uk where you don't pay if the authorities approve your treatment, so may not be much help.
I believe that Abbott who make Humira have an assistance programme. It would be worth checking out their website to find the application form.
In the uk each jab is about £730, so it isn't cheap.

Here is the website address- hope it works!
http://www.humira.com/global/financial-assistance.aspx

 

[Mark74]

Go to the humaria website and get there drug card and it pays up to 500 each time. I pay 5 each time only

 

[Miss Underestimated]

Yes, you should qualify for the $5 coupon - that means you only pay $5. Good luck, I hope it works for you!

 

[Amberaut]

Thanks everyone. I am going to call our RX company Monday and see what they say, and then I'll go from there.

 

[Slim Johnson]

I had insurance at the time I was on humira, and I was lucky that since it was considered a medication, I only paid 15$ for a 6 week supply. It is staggering to think that they can get away charging over 800$ a shot!

 

[Emily]

Hey Amber, what everyone says about the Humira assistance program is right! I only pay $5 a month, Abbott is great about making sure you are able to be comfortable using Humira in every way, not just with the cost. It's funny how I pay less for my $2,000 drug than I do for my generic acid reflux pills!
I hope Humira works out well for you