1 box of Elmiron - how long does it last?

**april ryan** · 12-11-2008, 04:04 AM

Hi,

I can't understand from my pharmacy what the cost will be for the Elmiron!

They say that 1 box is 300£.. my doctor said that I should be able to have it for 100£ a month.

Does 1 box last for 3 months then?

Sorry for the stupid question

**Goldfinch** · 12-11-2008, 04:26 AM

How many pills are in each box? Call the pharmacy or whatever your source is and find that out.

**april ryan** · 12-11-2008, 04:28 AM

They don't know yet! I asked them to ask TIVA.. bah!

**mary124** · 12-11-2008, 08:59 AM

I don't know how much this amount is in American Monies... but yes it depends on how many you take- I take 6 a day (2 x 3 times) it cost me my co-pay of $25.00--if I didn't have insurance it would be over $600.00.
Find out this information, if this is not affordable for you, there are other medications that you can take.

**dg2901** · 12-11-2008, 09:57 AM

My experience with meds is as long as the rx is written to cover 30 days, regardless of how many pills this might entail, its considered a one month supply. For example my Elmiron--I use to take 3 pills 3x/day (9 pills per day x 30 days=270 pills total per month)..I'm now taking 1 pill 1x/day (=30 pills total per month)---the same cost applies to both scripts as either way its a one-month supply.

Diana

**april ryan** · 12-11-2008, 09:59 AM

Thanks Diana...

Unfortunately I have to pay in full for Elmiron. I am in UK and here it's not been approved yet!!

Thinking that I get cystistat instillations, that are not approved over there!!

Crazy