exjade
 

my husband was prescribed exjade for iron overload b/c of being transfusion dependant. his ferritin level was 2600. i did not know that you coukld not get this ver easy at a reg. pharmacy. does anyone know if medicare pays for this how expensive is it? w also have blue cross blue shield thru my former employer we are both retired now. i have spent 3 days now trying to have this filled only to find out tonight that u have to go thru the manufacturer with the dr. filling out the papers. sonow we are worried about the cost
thank you helen

Helen,

I think you'll be able to get answers by doing any or all of the following:

• Contact the AA&MDSIF for advice.
• Contact your Medicare Part D provider and ask about Exjade coverage.
• Contact your Blue Cross Blue Shield plan and ask about Exjade coverage.
• Read the Exjade! I need help from other Blue Cross members! thread.
• Contact Novartis to ask about their EPASS Complete Care program for Exjade. Here is the application.
• Review the other medication assistance organizations on the Marrowforums Medical Resources page.

Please let us know what you learn.

no exjade
 

thank you neil after many many phone calls we found out that you have to get this drug from a special pharmacy anyway the doctor changed him to desferol injections 3 times a week hope it works. he gets a bmb tuesday with results on sept. 8 we are praying for a miracle. helen