by PharmacyChecker.com | Sep 20, 2012 | Drug Prices, Online Pharmacies, Prescription Drug Reports
Januvia is a top selling brand name medication used to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It should not be used for the treatment of type 1 diabetes, or diabetic ketoacidosis, as Januvia would have no effect for these conditions.1
With over two billion dollars spent on Januvia last year and an estimated 20 million Americans with type 2 diabetes, Americans want and need lower prices. Annual cost for Januvia (50 mg) at my local pharmacy in New York City is $3,070.88. And that’s after asking the pharmacist for a discount coupon: without their discount it would cost $4,788! Seventeen-hundred dollars sure is a lot to save, but you can do better much better by shopping from a verified international online pharmacy. In fact, you can save $2,473 a year! Check out the price chart:
Annual Cost of Januvia 50 mg
|
Price Per Year |
Savings over B&M Pharmacy |
Percent Savings |
| Local Pharmacy: |
$3,070.88 |
– |
– |
| Discount Card Option: |
$3,040.45 |
$30.43 |
1% |
| Coupon Option |
$2,911.32 |
$159.56 |
5% |
| U.S. Online Pharmacy: |
$2,703.00 |
$367.88 |
12% |
| International Online Pharmacy |
$597.60 |
$2,473.28 |
81% |
Local pharmacy in New York City, International Online Pharmacy price as found on PharmacyChecker.com. Prices collected 9/12/2012
If you need Januvia immediately, the best savings are found by using a coupon at the pharmacy. Once you have your temporary supply, you can then use an international online pharmacy. If you do, make sure the online pharmacy is approved by PharmacyChecker.com.
Here are some useful pages that compare prices for various strengths. As always, happy savings!
Januvia 25 mg prices
Januvia 50 mg prices
Januvia 100 mg savings
1FDA Januvia Medication Guide, http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/DrugSafety/UCM204269.pdf Accessed 9/20/2012
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by PharmacyChecker.com | Aug 31, 2012 | Drug Prices, Online Pharmacies, Prescription Drug Reports
Celebrex (celocoxib) is a top-selling brand name drug used to treat pain, tenderness, and stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis affecting the spine). It may also be used for primary dysmenorrhea, acute pain, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
For Americans paying for Celebrex out-of-pocket, the price is often out of reach. As shown below, at a local bricks and mortar pharmacy, the annual cost for Celebrex can be over $2,300. Fortunately, savvy consumers can save as much as 82% by shopping around.
Annual Cost of Celebrex 200 mg
|
Price Per Year |
Savings over B&M Pharmacy |
Percent Savings |
| Bricks and Mortar Pharmacy: |
$2,303.88 |
— |
— |
| Discount Card Option: |
$1,933.00 |
$370.88 |
16% |
| Coupon Option |
$1,935.00 |
$368.88 |
16% |
| U.S. Online Pharmacy: |
$1,750.32 |
$553.56 |
24% |
| International Online Pharmacy |
$421.78 |
$1,882.10 |
82% |
Prices collected 8/29/2012
If you are uninsured or have insurance with a pharmacy benefit plan that doesn’t cover Celebrex, your best savings option is to use a verified international online pharmacy. The cost for a full year supply of Celebrex – made by the same manufacturer that sells it in the U.S. – is only $421.78 from abroad. That’s an 82% discount over your local pharmacy – or $1,872 is annual savings! View Celebrex prices on PharmacyChecker.com. For some people, these savings mean the difference between taking and foregoing this important medicine.
If you need Celebrex immediately then you may want to look into drug discount cards or coupons, since shipping times from online pharmacies may be a few weeks. We’ve listed sample savings above, but be aware that not all drug discount cards or coupons offer the same savings. Your best bet is to look into a few different ones, and then compare their prices. And don’t be afraid to ask your local pharmacist about savings; he or she may have ideas to help you cut costs. When it comes time for refills, you can use an international online pharmacy to save the most.
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by PharmacyChecker.com | Jul 22, 2010 | Prescription Drug Reports
The diabetes drug Avandia has been making headlines due to some longstanding safety and side effect concerns. Some doctors and diabetes patients may now be considering alternative medication, such as Actos. We think it is important to point out that both drugs cost thousands of dollars per year, and that the price of Avandia, as well as Actos, at U.S. pharmacies is about 5 – 10 times higher than in some other countries. That in itself is a safety concern – as these drugs remain out of reach to many Americans. Furthermore, people who may switch to Actos will find that it is nearly twice as expensive as Avandia.
The National Diabetes Information Clearing House states, “According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes spend an average of $11,744 a year on health care expenses—more than twice the amount spent by people without diabetes.” What’s more, a 2004 study by researchers at the University of Michigan and Veterans Affairs shows that about one in five older diabetes patients cannot afford necessary medications. Out of 812 people surveyed (50 years and older), 20% said they had skipped prescriptions in the past, almost one-third said they had to limit basic needs like heat and food, and 10% borrowed money, all to cover the costs of their diabetes medication. (more…)
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