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Michael Kirsch, MD's avatar

Anna, thx so much for reaching out. Yes the pricing of medicines needs to be reformed. As I pointed out, sometimes a medication is extremely affordable on one insurance plan and is completely out of reach on another plan. Try explaining this to a patient!

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Cee Bee (cigarbabe)'s avatar

The cost of Rifaximin is truly atrocious! $4280. for a 2x day 30 day supply. The alternative isn't much cheaper sadly. Fortunately my gastro/BDMIC covers it for me.

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Michael Kirsch, MD's avatar

The pricing of that drug is often out of sight! It's insane. It may be that your physician prescribed it for a non-FDA approved use. Thx for reaching out.

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