Re: Timolol vs Istalol

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Re: Timolol vs Istalol

Anon E. Muss

22 Jun 2006 01:31

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>I thank all who responded. No one mentioned the ubiquitous (sp) drug
>salesmen who are in to the the doctor every time I'm there. I'll see
>what happens when I tell him (again) about the cost.This is a very
>well known and competent opthalmologist.

I want to make it clear I think there is absolutely nothing wrong with
a doctor prescribing the very best medication among several potential
ones. In fact, that's what I think doctors *should* do, it is what I
would want my doctor to do, and it's what I do.

It is up to the patient do let the doctor know if they prefer, say,
cost savings over a more convenient dosing schedule.

Jim T.	22 Jun 2006 00:01
>>My eye doc has recommended that I swith from Timolol to Istalol for my >>glaucoma. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > >Neil I thank all who responded. No one mentioned the ubiquitous (sp) drug salesmen who are in to the the doctor every time I'm there. I'll see what happens when I tell him (again) about the cost. This is a very well known and competent opthalmologist.

Neil Brooks

21 Jun 2006 15:10

>My eye doc has recommended that I swith from Timolol to Istalol for my
>glaucoma.
>Problem is that in my drug plan Timolol costs me $3 foe 90 day supply,
>and Istalol is $76!!! It's not in their "preferred list".
>Is it worth it? My pressure seems to be under control, consistently
>about 18 in both eyes.

My "answer?"

Does your drug plan allow you to lobby to have drugs *added* to the
formulary??

Many do.

Best of luck!

Neil

Jim T.	21 Jun 2006 14:15
My eye doc has recommended that I swith from Timolol to Istalol for my glaucoma. Problem is that in my drug plan Timolol costs me $3 foe 90 day supply, and Istalol is $76!!! It's not in their "preferred list". Is it worth it? My pressure seems to be under control, consistently about 18 in both eyes.

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