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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Cordelia on July 18, 2011, 05:43:08 AM

Title: What Does A Prescription of.....
Post by: Cordelia on July 18, 2011, 05:43:08 AM: Renvella cost? Thanks in advance if anyone can help me
Title: Re: What Does A Prescription of.....
Post by: cattlekid on July 18, 2011, 06:32:39 AM: I just got my first prescription of Renvela - for seven 800 mg tablets per day, 90 day prescription, it was $335 at CVS. We have to pay 25% of retail for brand-name drugs. I had a discount card that I received from my SW that took $150 off that cost - definitely ask your SW to get one for you.

Luckily for me, my calcium went back down with my June labs (and stayed down in July) so I am allowed to go back on my generic PhosLo. I've kept the Renvela around though, just in case I have to go back on it if my calcium goes back up.
Title: Re: What Does A Prescription of.....
Post by: jeannea on July 18, 2011, 09:29:31 AM: I have a Medicare Part D plan. I get a 30 day supply for $65.
Title: Re: What Does A Prescription of.....
Post by: Cordelia on July 18, 2011, 06:31:44 PM: Thanks, that helps a bit. Sounds no pricier than Renagel.
Title: Re: What Does A Prescription of.....
Post by: sullidog on July 18, 2011, 06:42:57 PM: I have a 90 day supply that cost a bit over $2000! I have great insurance so didn't have to pay a thing!
Title: Re: What Does A Prescription of.....
Post by: M3Riddler on July 18, 2011, 06:49:39 PM: Quote from: Cordelia on July 18, 2011, 05:43:08 AM
Renvella cost? Thanks in advance if anyone can help me

I have medicare part D and a 3 months 90 tablets would be 47.00. Retail CVS would be 18.90 per month.

Different Insurance will lead you to a different price and they can vary greatly....
Title: Re: What Does A Prescription of.....
Post by: Annig83 on July 18, 2011, 09:41:12 PM: OH MY GOODNESS! I can't believe the costs. I take Renagel (similar to Renavella), and I pay 1.10 for a 30 day supply. I have Medicare and live in Indiana... I count myself sooo lucky that I have this insurance as I am not working and taking care of my 8 month old!