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Originally Posted by doran
I will be having my second cataract surgery next week-- the doctor ordered my pre and post eye drops--only one was covered by insurance
The pharmacy said one of the medications Vigamox would cost me $82.00 and the other Ilevero would cost $212.00-- I could not believe that there was not a cheaper med for the procedure:
When I spoke to my pharmacy Publix at Colony Plaza I was told there were much less expensive medications that were covered by my insurance-
and that doctors always try to get the patient to use the newest drugs.
She gave me the name of Ketorolac this would take the place of Ilevero as one drug that is covered by my insurance and this was also the same drug I used for my right eye surgery nine months ago-- I also have a half a bottle that has not expired
In calling the doctors office they gave me a free bottle of Tobramycin to take the place of the Vigamox and I will have them call the pharmacy to get another bottle of Ketorolac for the procedure.
It pays to use a great pharmacy and I feel Publix in Colony is great.
Also many of these new drugs have discount coupons in the internet that will reduce the cost!!
Susan Doran
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Do you think that maybe these doctors get free perks or kickbacks for pushing these expensive drugs? My personal experience was the doctor prescribed eye drops for pre-glaucoma costing approx. $300.00 for 90 days, I looked on the internet for an equivalent & found one for $10.00 for 90 days at WalMart. I confronted the doctor about this, he seemed sheepish & said that the cheaper drug would work just as well. You can come to your own conclusions.