I have a Dominican friend who is being treated for psoriasis. I don't know much about this condition, so he asked if I could get some info on treatment in the DR.
He was given a start-up pack of a medication called Otezla, 30mg. He was told a year's supply costs $14,000 US and his insurance doesn't cover it, which makes me wonder why his doctor would start him on such a treatment if he cannot afford it out-of-pocket.
Since he has family in Santiago, he could see a dermatologist there and hopefully get treated with a similar medication that doesn't cost as much.
If anyone living in the DR is being treated for this condition, I would like to hear how your treatment is going and if anyone can recommend a good doctor either in Santiago or anywhere in the Cibao region, and if this particular med is available in the DR and what the monthly costs are.
Thanks in advance.
He was given a start-up pack of a medication called Otezla, 30mg. He was told a year's supply costs $14,000 US and his insurance doesn't cover it, which makes me wonder why his doctor would start him on such a treatment if he cannot afford it out-of-pocket.
Since he has family in Santiago, he could see a dermatologist there and hopefully get treated with a similar medication that doesn't cost as much.
If anyone living in the DR is being treated for this condition, I would like to hear how your treatment is going and if anyone can recommend a good doctor either in Santiago or anywhere in the Cibao region, and if this particular med is available in the DR and what the monthly costs are.
Thanks in advance.
