Prescription insurance companies

[Major Tom]

I have had SilverScript for a few years with narry a problem. But, since Jan, 1, 2020, my costs have risen dramatically even with my Medicare. Example: my cholesterol script went from under $20 to $175. And, the worst part is they refused to cover a prescription I have been taking for 20+ years. I mean, they flatly said I could not have it. What's with that? How can they go against a doctor's prescription order? Who's running the 'ship'?

[togor]

These outfits have formularies. Lists of medicines, in certain classes, that they do or don't sell. How a pill does or doesn't make a formulary list is insider stuff. And the lists change from time to time.

[Roadkingtrax]

Article from January 2020. It may just be systematic profiteering, without the benefit of oversight.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.palmbeachpost.com/news/20200109/rsquoi-felt-like-someone-was-stealing-from-my-pocketrsquo-wellington-man-says-medicare-plan-finderrsquos-drug-prices-unfairly-skyrocketed%3ftemplate=ampart

[shadycon]

Corporate greed.

[oscars]

I don’t know your cholesterol medication but the common drug Lipitor (generic atorvastatin) costs $20.00 for 90 days (40 mg) through good rx.

[Major Tom]

Oscars, thank you for that info!

[Vern Humphrey]

Oscars, thank you for that info!

go to Wal Mart's website and you can look up all your drugs. They will give you the generic name, and the price.