PPI FYI

[DoOver 17]

My insurance does not cover PPI's. I was going to have to pay $158 through my coverage company for a 3 month supply. I checked around and Target had it on their reduced cost list. Through them, it was $30 for a 3 month supply of 40mg per day of omerprazole. There may be others who have this or versions on their reduced cost plans. I was very happy I found this and saved myself a fortune. (Actually I spent the diff in Target.....and felt fine about doing that!) Here's the good part: I had to have it filled as 2 20mg pills per day to get that rate and, by doing that, I learned I only need 1 20 mg. per day to control the acid reflux. Big win-win. That 30 day supply might take me all the way to weening off!

If you are self pay or have insurance like mine, just wanted folks to know there are options.

[420gal 1]

Very helpful information. Thanks for the "heads up"

[Indymom 132]

Great thing to point out before someone gets "sticker shock" at the pharmacy! I work in insurance - and many plans eliminate medications from their prescription formulary that are available over-the-counter in the same formulation (PPIs are one of the most common examples of these, another is non-sedating antihistamines like Zyrtec and Claritin).

I think I paid full price for my omeprazole script but my husband went to pick up my 5 scripts after surgery and I didn't have the energy to have him check each one. When I'm due for a refill I'll be going for the OTC version from Costco!

[BroadwayBaby 19]

Thanks for the info! My insurance covers the PPI as a tier 3 which costs $50 for one month supply. I'll check out Target to see if I can get it for a bit cheaper. I also like the idea of spending the rest shopping afterward!