Cost of Meds When Discharged from TEGH???

Hmmm...

I didn't have to pay for any of the drugs I got from the hospital whi*****luded, Prevacid and Advair.

Picking up the refill Prevacid under our insurance which covers 80% left $15 and change for me to cover for 30 days supply.  

I was prescribed Prevacid, blood thinner shots, that came to 300

I was only prescribed Percocet and colace and told that if I wanted I could fill the prescription or not...since I didn't have any pain meds while in the hospital and not experiencing much pain it was up to me...and since I already had a BM there was no need for the colace ...I know some prescriptions are so expensive so I was thankful I really didn't need any...
Mary

Everyone is being prescribed Prevacid now because it is the only thing effective at preventing ulcers post-op. You need it for at least 3-6 months. If your surgeon doesn't prescribe it, you can get it from a family doc.

i wasn't prescribed prevacid nor did anyone mention it,i am 5 months out now? no history or indication of ulcers...?

 A study that came out last year indicated that a PPI prescription for at least 3 months post-op significantly reduced the risk of marginal ulcers. It should be standard procedure now. If your surgeon won't prescribe it, a family doc can.