Originally Posted by
kaysee
I have issues with neuropathy in my left leg probably as a result of WG. I did physical therapy for about 12 weeks and was finally able to walk with the help of a cane. My dr then prescribed a neuropathy cream that had the following ingredients: gabapentin, flurbiprofen, cyclobenzaprine, lidocaine. The pharmacy had to make it for me and it expires in a month. It really helped. After about 4 days applying it 4 times a day I was walking pretty well without pain in the leg. Still had some pain from fluid in the hip joint. Well I went to renew the Rx today - and wouldn't you know it - the insurance will no longer cover any of those ingredients. The cost of a months supply was going to be $440. No way I can pay that - so I guess it is back to the dr.
I seldom have such denials but I know there is an appeal method if I do but have been lucky so far that I have not had to use it. Usually it takes a couple phone calls and then often have the paperwork repeated in order to get some meds covered. Some are denied because there is an over the counter med that often costs the same or less than what the pharmacy carries so those I don't appeal.
Can you appeal the denial to see if it can be covered by your insurance?
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