Crazy Pills

As I posted recently, my shrink put me on a new medication to go with my current meds. When he gave me the prescription I figured it would be like my other medication. My health insurance is pretty damn good. My other medication comes in a generic form and as such it only costs me a $10 copay. So I figured this new one would have a generic version as well and as a result the copay would be the same.

I was wrong. The new medication does not come in a generic form. So the copay is $60. I know that doesn't sound like a lot but every bit counts and an extra $60 a month to keep me somewhat sane kind of gave me sticker shock.

So I called my shrink and he said he could give me some more samples to make sure my body adjusts well to the medication before I have to start spending money on it. He also gave me a "coupon" card for the medication. Basically it knocks off a percentage of the copay.  Rock on.

I'm lucky to have my shrink. He's a great doctor and is willing to work with me so I don't go broke trying to treat my disorder.

Master was kind enough to go pick up the samples and the coupon card while I was at work. Their office closes at 6pm unless you have a later appointment. I don't normally get home until about 5:30pm so getting up to the doctor's office by 6pm would be difficult and involve speeding.

Now I just have to remind myself to fill two prescriptions rather than one the next time I go to the pharmacy.