Infusion Drugs–Get the Medication You Need at the Best Price
July 23, 2009 – 9:01 am by DrEricThere is a large difference in the price of medications that are infused at a doctor’s office depending on what doctor you see or where you have the infusion performed. Medications such as Remicade used to treat intestinal illnesses like Crohn’s Disease and joint diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis can cost $4,000 at one doctor’s office and $2,000 at another.
Why is there a price difference? Different doctors have contracted with insurance companies for different prices for the same medication.
If you are looking for a new doctor and you think you may have one of these illnesses and require an infusion medication, ask the doctor’s office staff what the “contracted price” for the medication is.
If you only have a $20 copay then the price difference may not matter to you. However, a lot of people must pay their deductible and co-insurance on infusion medications. That $2,000 difference may be coming out of your pocket.
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