There are some interesting things about Pharmacare. YES, it does make it easier to manage prescriptions, for the most part, but some of the things it won’t cover, don’t make much sense. Especially when you apply them to older people, like my Mom, who is now 93 years old.
Things like anti fungal medication for yeast infections. Mom has one around her groin, has for some time now. Been using Lamosil, which works to a point, as its in cream form, mixed with another drug. Pharmacare won’t cover it, as it is anti fungal. Okay, cost of the cream is about $35, which is for about 2 weeks.
I can live with that, but now the Doctor is suggesting we try the Pill form, but it is a bit more expensive. Two week supply is about $150 and he figures it’ll take at least two weeks, but more than likely four weeks.
NOW TO FIND A SPARE $300 TO PAY FOR THIS, ALL BECAUSE PHARMACARE DOESN’T THINK OLDER PEOPLE NEED HELP WITH ANTI FUNGAL MEDICATIONS.
I can understand trying Generic based drugs, don’t have a problem with paying a portion even, but come on, are there really that many Doctors who prescribe anti fungal drugs for the hell of it? And let’s be honest, ANY INFECTION FOR SOMEONE 93 IS RISKY.
Ya know, its cheaper to pay for a drug, that can contain the infection, than having to pay for more serious medications, treatments, when the infection can’t be contained, due to a lack of financial resources. Just doesn’t make sense, some of these rules.
So why is it that Pharmacare won’t cover these kind of medications?