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submitted 1 year ago by ickplant@lemmy.world to c/adhd@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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[-] trafguy@midwest.social 4 points 1 year ago

Same as Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine, IIRC?)? There will likely be some generics in the US in a few months since their patent/exclusive rights are about to expire. Not sure if it might be similar in other parts of the world, but it may be worth looking into if you're paying much out of pocket. With some pretty decent insurance I'm paying $50 each time I get a refill, without insurance here it's something like $400

[-] Jessica@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I have no clue what out of pocket is these days, but my insurance only charges me $12 for name brand Concerta. I know at one time there was an authorized generic sold by Janssen I believe was their name, but it’s still the same patented pill. That might be what my prescription is filled as.

PSA for anyone who cares: Authorized Generics are the name brand sold cheaper. True Generics are a completely different pill sold as “bio-identical”.

Don’t quote me on this last bit, but I believe bio identical only has to be like 80% similar, which is why so many generics cause so many problems for so many people

[-] jandar_fett@lemmy.fmhy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

What insurance company do you go with, if you don't mind my asking? I'm heading down the road towards trying medicine possibly if I get an official diagnosis and want as much info as I can get between now and then. Thanks in advance btw and for all the sharing of info in this thread in general. It's really helpful.

[-] Jessica@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Cigna

[-] jandar_fett@lemmy.fmhy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for replying. I have BlueCross Blue Shield through ACA because I'm poor (lol) so maybe I can get ADHD medicine for cheap too if it comes down to it.

[-] Pazuzu@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

If insurance doesn't get you a reasonable price, try Walmart. They always seem to have any goodrx or similar discounts applied automatically if you pay out of pocket. I was paying around $30/mo for generic Adderall XR, I think the non XR stuff was around $20/mo