Payor for Neulasta injections

Thaya123

OHIP will not pay for Neulasta. No group coverage in place but this drug has been recommended. Who/what could pay?

Thanks

Moderators

How about contacting Neulasta here with and talk to the people running this assistance program Neulasta co-pay program.

Let us know if it works!

Kathy044

Thaya don't panic! I don't know the details but Amgen Canada assists patients without extended health coverage in Ontario too. There were dozens of messages about this on the recently accidentally deleted Canadian Connections forum topic. Let's try resurrecting this old topic instead. Read and then post your question here.

Help with Neulasta Shot

https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/55/topic/768767?page=1#post_2391363

Kathy

CatsRus

I am currently getting the Neulasta shot covered by my private coverage ($2700 per shot - 1 after each round of chemo). I was told that if I hadn't had coverage, Neupogen would have been prescribed as that is covered. Suggest you ask your MO about switching to Neupogen. It involves more shots but the CCAC home nurse will teach you how to do it. I believe it's like the Neulasta shot, also similar to the type of shot diabetics use to give themselves insulin, very easy to do yourself. The home nurse had me do my own Neulasta, with her instruction. I was very reluctant - I kept thinking it $2700, what if I do it wrong! It was incredibly easy and I'll happily do my own from now on rather than having to wait for the nurse to come. I had my first Neulasta at the hospital by the chemo nurse as they wanted to check for any reactions. Although it was administered at the hospital, I still had to pay for it and go through my insurance for the refund (I usually have to pay and submit for all my drugs). One other thing, while under CCAC for follow up care (ie after both my surgeries and during chemo re the Neulasta shot), all covered drugs are being paid for under the Ontario Drug Benefit plan. I should pay $2.00 per item, however apparently all pharmacies waive the fee.

Good luck. Hope this has given you some things to ask about.

Oh, one more thing, although you may know.....the Canadian Cancer Society will also cover the cost of a free wig for Canadians without any private coverage for one. I've been to two Wig boutiques and they were both fully aware of the program and had the paperwork right there.