In a previous blog post, I wrote about a study that showed how the costs of treating various digestive diseases were increasing. If you are like me, this has affected you in some way. When Prilosec OTC came on the market, my insurance company would no longer pay for the prescription version I had been taking. I went from paying $12 for a 3-month supply of the generic form of Prilosec to paying about twice that amount for just a 1-month supply of Prilosec OTC. Also in 2008, I had my gallbladder removed and had an ileostomy.
Digestive cancers
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gallstones
Peptic ulcer disease
Hiatal Hernia
Appendicitis
Have the costs for treating your digestive disorder increased also? You can show us in what areas by taking the poll here (check all the options that are applicable to you). You can also share your thoughts in the comments section of this blog post.
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In some places, you pay for a basic provincial plan, then get extended insurance through your employer. If you are laid off, you lose the extended insurance, so you don’t get any help with the cost of prescriptions.