Why is the new shingles vaccine (Shingrix) so expensive for Part D of Medicare?
 

We seniors need this new shingles vaccine yet is very expensive with Part D prescription. I have SilverScripts and is $155 per vaccine and we must have two spread apart by several months.
Really disappointed as I really like Medicare with my supplemental and my Part D prescription.

We got it last year and didnt pay that much but was expensive.

Be that as it may I took the two shots and than about a month later got shingles.

Apparently my system was not fully protected and so got a very mild case.

If that was a mild case cannot imagine the pain and discomfort of a more severe case.

In any case as long as you can afford it strongly suggest you get the shots.

The cost without insurance ranges between $200 and $300. Medicare part D pays around half that. GoodRx will get you a shot for $155. That's for Shingrix specifically. If you want Zostravax it'd cost less, Medicare covers more, but it's less effective and you have to get it more often.

Shingrix is (theoretically) a one and done, once you have the appropriate two-dose vaccination in the right amount of time. But it will start to lose its effectiveness after 4 years, bringing it to "only" 85% effective (which is pretty impressive).

I just paid $45 through United Health Care Advantage plan

I paid nothing with my Connecticare, in February 2019. But that was in Connecticut. I don't know anything about coverage for Shingrix down here. Different plans offer different coverage. Connecticare was comprehensive.

New one on me that it will start to lose its effectiveness in 4 years. I would really not like to get shingles again.

Humana advantage.
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Unfortunately, it all depends on your insurance. Mine was a $25 copay.

If you think that’s bad the doctor I go to is charging $2100 for a prolia shot (for osteoporosis).

CDC says new shingles vaccine is much more effective for older people. (read this)

I wonder if we called Publix and see if we can wait in the car in the parking lot until it is our turn to get the shot?

Shingrix vs Zostavax - What's the difference between them?

If you have Tricare For Life (Retired Military) and on Medicare, it's FREE. Got mine this year at Walgreens who takes TFL in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL

Only a month later ... any thought that the vaccine may have caused your shingles episode?

No charge for mine, but I’m probably paying a higher monthly premium for my part D than yours.
You might want to look at other plans and compare coverages during open enrollment periods this fall.,

:) https://www.prolia.com/paying-for-pr...istPriceAnchor

The shots are expensive but they are worth every penny. We both had side effects for 1-2 days after. Very cold, exhausted. All joints & muscles hurt. We know ppl who got shingles & all this is worth not getting it to us.