Tuesday, March 6, 2012

What does my medication cost?

Wondering what my medications cost every month?  (There's one I can't take because it costs too much.)  But here's a rundown of what, how much and why I have to take it:


  Name                        Dose           Cost/month          Reason         

Sucralfate                1mg  3xDay      $80/month      Coats esophagus
Metoclopramide    10mg  3xDay      $15/month       Reduce acid/gagging
Zantac                  150mg  2xDay     $10/month       Reduce acid
Probiotic tablet         1 Tab/day        $12/month       Promote good bacteria
Fiber Powder           1 Tbs/day        $10/month       Helps reduce diarrhea
Tums (mint)            4-6 tabs/day       $4/month       Reduce acid


Atropine injection*    1 mg as needed   $50-$300/month    Liquid in Lungs
   * currenlty not using due to shortage and increased cost             ($3.25/inject. up to 3xDay)