Hi David!

Thank you so much for this info. You have helped me
alot.

Blessings.
Estrellita
--- David Bruce <stubruce2003@...> wrote:
> The cost of Enbrel is about $1,500. per month
> without insurance. I've been on Enbrel since
> 12/2002. If someone is having a hard time getting
> it they should call Enliven Services (Enbrel Help
> line) at 1-888-4ENBREL (1-888-436-2735). Speak with
> a patient educator to discuss your current
> situation. There may be some assistance available
> or they may be able to point you in the direction of
> a rheumatologist or dermatologist (depending on
> whether or not you have P or PA) who is doing a
> study where you can get the drug for free. Try
> calling rheumatologists or dermatologists in your
> area who are known to treat a lot of psoriasis
> patients and those who prescribe systemic
> medications. They may also know of drug trials that
> could be available. There may be a trial with
> Enbrel or another biologic that could be a potential
> therapy you could use.
>
> David
>
> LBjMcLw@... wrote:
> In a message dated 4/30/04 6:39:57 PM Pacific
> Daylight Time,
> estrellita34746@... writes:
>
> > I have Psoriasis all over my body... Today my
> Walgreen's informed me
> > that even with my Humana Health care coverage, My
> cost of two weekly
> > shots of Enbrel would be 2,368 dollars. I almost
> fainted. Guess I
> > have to just get by with my creams and
> Methotrexate. Very sad to hear
> > this news.
>
> Is this $2368.00 per week????
>
> Brenda
>
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