Does anyone here take Tymlos for osteoporosis? Friend needs help covering the copay.

[EleanorR]

I have an older friend whose doctor prescribed this med. for her severe osteoporosis. She's had many, many fractures. It was approved by medicare, but her co-pay is still in the neighborhood of $700 per month. Tymlos will apparently help with payments, but not if medicare is paying for the drug.

I believe my friend earns less that 20 thousand a year. Any idea where she might turn to help defray the cost?

[GemDigger]

1. Kick

Good grief! I hope someone can answer your question.

[notdarkyet]

2. I take prolix shots instead of pills. Once every six months but I don't know how much it costs.

I think there is drug maker help.

[EleanorR]

5. I'll mention prolix to her. Tymlos is a shot as well.

Unfortunately the manufacturer won't help if medicare is paying for the drug and not private insurance.

[Cousin Dupree]

3. She should call the doctor and ask for another option due to the expense. There are other meds.

[EleanorR]

4. She may have to take something else

The doctor said he wanted her on this because her osteoporosis is so severe and because she's had so many fractures. I believe he actually wanted her on a drug that runs 30 grand a year but thought he had a better chance of getting this one approved.

[Indykatie]

6. Tell Your Friend to Explore the Additional Subsidy for Low Income on Medicare

If your friend only makes $20K she may qualify for additional Medicare Part D subsidies to help with high cost drugs. She can find additional information at Medicare.gov or the link below.

https://www.ehealthmedicare.com/medicare-part-d-articles/low-income-subsidy-medicare-extra-help-program/

[EleanorR]

7. Thank you!

I will pass this along to her.