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Oh, Canada
Aug. 29th, 2006 07:41 pmI know that the healthcare system (especially the prescription drug aspect) has gone completely nutty when I have to do what our grandparents are doing to save money: going to Canada to get some of my medications.
Oh believe me, I love that I can get my Zyrtec over-the-counter, and without the hassle of the health insurance carrier telling me that I need to have prior approval (i.e.: show us that two or three other drugs on the formulary don't work...), and *then*, I'd still have to pay $50 a month! :-( 'Tis much easier to go to allergist-recommended Canada Pharmacy, buy a package of 48 Reactine tablets in their Pink Floyd-esque box, and spend a little less than I would on a co-pay for 30 tablets.
Also, I do like that I can get muscle relaxers over the counter, and if, for whatever reason, the allergist and I decided to go with Clarinex - I could get that OTC, too!
Now, if only I could remember if I took that Advil for my jaw pain (it's the TMJ, giving me grief)!!
Oh believe me, I love that I can get my Zyrtec over-the-counter, and without the hassle of the health insurance carrier telling me that I need to have prior approval (i.e.: show us that two or three other drugs on the formulary don't work...), and *then*, I'd still have to pay $50 a month! :-( 'Tis much easier to go to allergist-recommended Canada Pharmacy, buy a package of 48 Reactine tablets in their Pink Floyd-esque box, and spend a little less than I would on a co-pay for 30 tablets.
Also, I do like that I can get muscle relaxers over the counter, and if, for whatever reason, the allergist and I decided to go with Clarinex - I could get that OTC, too!
Now, if only I could remember if I took that Advil for my jaw pain (it's the TMJ, giving me grief)!!
