Barr launches generic Actiq

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Regarding benzodiazepines like Klonopin (clonazepam) and Valium....there is a specific exclusion written into the Medicare Part D law that states they will not pay for ANY benzodiazepine prescriptions. It doesn't give a reason....just states it as such. This means there's no getting them covered unless you can petition your congressman or woman and/or senator about this exclusion....or at least find out why they'd put it in there. I mean, other than to save money......

Gina wrote:

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Hi Pam, I realize this is really really late, but just came across this website. I have AARPMedicareEnhancedRX~they do cover benzo's, actiq is still expensive with them, they don't cover muscle relaxers-but they are pretty cheap depending on which one you need. I take clonazepam, ativan, zanaflex, restoril (for sleep) and quite a few othes and they cover them all. I'm sorry I didn't find this sooner, so you could get on the plan for this year, but keep it in the back of your mind for next year.

How much is actiq under this plan? For all the questions about the generic name for actiq, it is fentanyl citrate oral transmucosal. I too am on medicare and have been cut off actiq(generic) I was on 4 yrs. Tried Aetna for plan D, was denied actiq for not having cancer. Good Luck to everyone.

face the facts. 90 percent of you (with chronic non malignant pain) are little more than heroin addicts and asking for an insurance company or your neighbors to support your habit. I suggest you think like it is the day after thanksgiving, that is when we all eat cold turkey.

My wife is uses 6 boxes, 1600mcg a month. Yes, I feel your pain.

NATHAN SHILBERG wrote:

Unfortunately, the "generic" isn't much cheaper. My wife is on 1200mcg and she uses 5 boxes a month. The brand cost $1,230 a box. The generic?$920 a box. She is on Medicare Part D. Fortunately, I can cover the $3,850 donut hole, which we reach by Feb.
After that, Part D picks up 95% of the cost. Last year, Part D paid $56,000.00 for Actiq and her other meds. Can you believe this. If everyone had my wife's drug costs, Medicare would go bankrupt.

My wife is on 1600mcg. So I feel your pain.

Has your wife's teeth also gone to heck? My wife had perfect teeth till she started on Actiq.