Doctor is sending t-cyp Rx directly to a compounding pharmacy - is this normal?

[trtnoobie]

Today, my doctor wrote a prescription for 0.5ml (100mg) t-cyp per week (eg. one 10ml vial). The doctor said he was sending the Rx directly to a compounding pharmacy as it will be much cheaper for me in the end. He said I'll get my t-cyp in the mail.

Is this normal? I expected to get a prescription filled at my normal local pharmacy (like I do with clomid).

 

[Jinzang]

It's not unusual to get prescriptions for T from a compounding pharmacy.

 

[trtnoobie]

It's not unusual to get prescriptions for T from a compounding pharmacy.

I knew this, but I always assumed I'd be the one making the choice of where to get my prescription filled versus the doctor? I mean I guess I could have said no and maybe he would have offered a standard pharmacy where I'd be paying more.

 

[Vince]

I get both testosterone and HCG from a compounding pharmacy, the script is sent by the doctor and I receive my meds in the mail. Any other scripts I get, I also usually order from online pharmacy and I get a 90 day supply in the mail.

 

[trtnoobie]

Thanks, guys. If I've learned one thing in this whole process it's to question EVERYTHING, even (especially?) what the doctors say.

 

[Vince Carter]

It's pretty normal but if you have insurance vers paying OOP then there could be a difference, I've *heard* of guys getting it at CVS with their insurance for pretty cheap, just matters on how you intend to pay for it...

 

[trtnoobie]

It's pretty normal but if you have insurance vers paying OOP then there could be a difference, I've *heard* of guys getting it at CVS with their insurance for pretty cheap, just matters on how you intend to pay for it...

In that case, I'm going to have my doctor double-check, because my employee insurance policy says that "Self Administered injectable drugs are covered" for in-network pharmacies.

 

[geezerjude]

It's pretty normal but if you have insurance vers paying OOP then there could be a difference, I've *heard* of guys getting it at CVS with their insurance for pretty cheap, just matters on how you intend to pay for it...

CVS & Rite Aid charge $10. With Blue Cross Blue Shield.

 

[trtnoobie]

Thanks, guys. I found some insurance docs saying it's covered and now my doctor is going to send my prescription to my local pharmacy, where I should end up paying about $10.

 

[Vince Carter]

One thing with the big pharmacys which I don't think it's an issue but Ive seen reports from guys saying the script is for 10mL vial and they are issued 10, 1mL vials.

 

[trtnoobie]

I think my script was for .5ml per week and they were going to send a 10ml vial, so ~5 months' worth. My doctor's assistant said the local pharmacy would probably only do a 30 day supply (so a few 1ml vials I guess, we'll see in a week or two).

 

[geezerjude]

One thing with the big pharmacys which I don't think it's an issue but Ive seen reports from guys saying the script is for 10mL vial and they are issued 10, 1mL vials.

I have not run into that. I receive 10 ml vials. I started at CVS then switched to Rite Aid. The issue I run into is having to wait. The pharmacy doesn't stock Testosterone Cypionate. Usually takes 3-5 business days after I call in the refill.

 

[a_crossfitter]

Vince,

How do you get empower to give you a 90 day supply?

 

[Vince]

Vince,

How do you get empower to give you a 90 day supply?

Sorry for the miss understanding, other meds not trt meds. I get from online CVS.

 

[CSI007]

Walgreens does the 10ml bottle for about $45.00 without insurance if you use goodrx. JFYI

 

[trtnoobie]

I ended up getting 2 1ml vials for $10 (local pharmacy, with insurance). I'll need to see if I can get a 10ml vial next time, since what they gave me would only last 4 weeks.