COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
Ive read on here so many times about how expensive meds are in US n how some need to rely on free samples or go without....that really makes me wonder about your health care system. So here is a comparison...
Besides free medicare, if you have a disability health care card we get subsidized prescription meds. Today I had to restock my entire monthly everday meds....
Onbrez inhaler and 30 capsules........$9.00
Spiriva.....30 capsules.....$6.00
Avesco inhaler....$6.00
Lexapro anti anxiety 28 tablets...$6.00
Tramadol Pain meds...20 tablets...$6.00
Total $33.00/month....
If you apply for disability, it may take 2 months to process but all refunds n med costs are back dated to the day you apply...
I sure am so so grateful that im able to receive this or I would really struggle meeting the real costs...
Peter
Besides free medicare, if you have a disability health care card we get subsidized prescription meds. Today I had to restock my entire monthly everday meds....
Onbrez inhaler and 30 capsules........$9.00
Spiriva.....30 capsules.....$6.00
Avesco inhaler....$6.00
Lexapro anti anxiety 28 tablets...$6.00
Tramadol Pain meds...20 tablets...$6.00
Total $33.00/month....
If you apply for disability, it may take 2 months to process but all refunds n med costs are back dated to the day you apply...
I sure am so so grateful that im able to receive this or I would really struggle meeting the real costs...
Peter
Recently I met American couple and they told me that Australians are
nation of beach bums.
Well I think we are doing fine here.We even have a Public Holiday ,workers get paid to go on Melbourne CUP(horse racing)