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Glaucoma, Asthma. Taking Pilocarpine. Try Other Medication?
I have an elderly parent with glaucoma and asthma problems. The Meds are outrageously expensive. She has been taking Pilocarpine 4% Eye Drops for a few years now. With the rising cost of her other drugs she is in need of assistance. Does Alcon have any program that would help? Is there an application form for her to apply for assistance or sample meds, I know the drops usually don't come in generic but never-the-less they are expensive. Please advise.
Wed, 11 Sep 2013
Hi,
If your elderly parent is having problems with the glaucoma medication, his/her ophthalmologist is the only one who can decide in changing medications and their dose according to the current health situation of the patient.
If you are worried about the price, you can discuss with your parent doctor about the possibility of disbursement.
According to my knowledge and my practice, many countries do apply insurance policies in treating patients with various diagnosis, including glaucoma.
In fact, I have many patients taking glaucoma medications without paying anything because of such insurance policies.
Talk to your family doctor to see how these stuff work in your local place.
Hope it helped!
If your elderly parent is having problems with the glaucoma medication, his/her ophthalmologist is the only one who can decide in changing medications and their dose according to the current health situation of the patient.
If you are worried about the price, you can discuss with your parent doctor about the possibility of disbursement.
According to my knowledge and my practice, many countries do apply insurance policies in treating patients with various diagnosis, including glaucoma.
In fact, I have many patients taking glaucoma medications without paying anything because of such insurance policies.
Talk to your family doctor to see how these stuff work in your local place.
Hope it helped!
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