Hep C Discussion Forum

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Chatbox
Please log in to join the chat!
Hep C Discussion Forum -> Hep C News -> Medicare Woe's
Post Info TOPIC: Medicare Woe's
Gator Man


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 442
Date:
RE: Medicare Woe's
Permalink  
 

Hi Bubble,
 
I found this on Lucinda Porter's blog: http://blogs.hepmag.com/lucindakporter/2014/12/abbvies_viekira_pak.html.
 
What does Viekira Pak cost? The wholesale acquisition cost of twelve weeks of Viekira Pak is $83,320, plus the cost of ribavirin (around $2500 for 12 weeks). Patients needing 24 weeks of treatment, with a price tag of $167,640 plus the cost of ribavirin (around $5000 for 12 weeks).

john



__________________

Geno 1b, compensated cirrhotic, 54 yo, prior null responder. Pre tx VL approx 595,000, tx with Sovaldi/Olysio (no Riba) started 1/8/14. VL 40 @ 2 weeks, UND @ 4 weeks. Still UND @ EOT + 1 year.

Gator Man SVR12, Dragon 0, Final Score.
bubble


Senior Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 236
Date:
Permalink  
 

I was right, there is an article in Fierce Pharma about Medicare choking on the amount of Hep C applicants. Looks as if a limit is going to follow. $$$$$. Does anyone know what the treatment cost is  for a 12 week course on Vikera-pac ? They talk a lot about Harvoni's cost, but what is the actual price for Abb-vie? I cant seem to find it. If anyone knows people who need treatment I suggest you encourage them to hop on the train. It may stop a rollin'. Follow the money ! God Bless all who have received the new treatments.



__________________

60 yrs. Geno1b 2001. 9mil. VL. �Failed Post Riba/Peg tx. 2006 46 weeks. Diagnosed 1A 2015(?) F3 fibr. 225k VL. Vikera/Riba 12 weeks 3/20/2015. "Undetected" start to finish. Undetected 1yr post tx.
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
Hep C Discussion Forum -> Hep C News -> Medicare Woe's
Legal Disclaimer:

THIS FORUM, IT'S OWNERS, ADMINISTRATORS, MODERATORS AND MEMBERS DO NOT AT ANY TIME GIVE MEDICAL ADVICE AND IN ALL CASES REFER ANYONE HERE TO SEEK APPROPRIATE MEDICAL ADVICE FROM THEIR DOCTOR.