Results 1 to 22 of 22
Like Tree1Likes
  • 1 Post By EZ E

Thread: HCG-have scrip but hie to get?

  1. #1
    w8liftr is offline Junior Member
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Posts
    62

    HCG-have scrip but hie to get?

    Dr. gave me scrip for Hcg , 600 U twice a week. But how and where do I get it? Insurance won't cover it (Cigna) and calls to local pharmacies all average price over $1600 for about 2 months supply.
    Cigna did say they would cover it under "medical" if I got the injections at the doctors office. that might work but very inconvenient.
    Any suggestions on legit online and cheaper sources or how to get insurance to cover? The prior authorization was denied.

  2. #2
    LowT Mike is offline HRT Specialist, P.A. - LowTestosterone.com
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Posts
    2,300
    Quote Originally Posted by w8liftr View Post
    Dr. gave me scrip for Hcg , 600 U twice a week. But how and where do I get it? Insurance won't cover it (Cigna) and calls to local pharmacies all average price over $1600 for about 2 months supply.
    Cigna did say they would cover it under "medical" if I got the injections at the doctors office. that might work but very inconvenient.
    Any suggestions on legit online and cheaper sources or how to get insurance to cover? The prior authorization was denied.
    Check some local compounding pharmacies. Average $70 for 11,000IUs HCG.
    Last edited by LowT Mike; 08-02-2013 at 09:55 AM.

  3. #3
    clarkster's Avatar
    clarkster is offline Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Posts
    149
    Where are these local pharms? Here in LA, everything seems to be about $180-$200.

  4. #4
    jasondd1 is offline Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Posts
    703
    google hcg peptide. you can get for less than $50

  5. #5
    w8liftr is offline Junior Member
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Posts
    62
    Called local Costco pharm. and quoted me $203 Novarel 10000 U.
    Does this sound right? If my scrip is for 600 Units 2 times a week is there a better unit strength to get, like maybe Pregnyl at 5000 units. I understand that after mixing it's good for about 30 days in fridge.

  6. #6
    FRDave's Avatar
    FRDave is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Posts
    1,172
    Quote Originally Posted by w8liftr
    Called local Costco pharm. and quoted me $203 Novarel 10000 U.
    Does this sound right? If my scrip is for 600 Units 2 times a week is there a better unit strength to get, like maybe Pregnyl at 5000 units. I understand that after mixing it's good for about 30 days in fridge.
    I mix and prefer 5000iu vials at a time since this will last a good 6 weeks. Just get the cheapest as you can always freeze some syringes to make them last longer if needed.

  7. #7
    sfgiantsfan55's Avatar
    sfgiantsfan55 is offline Associate Member
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Posts
    171
    just fwiw...im near denver.. nova is about 180 bucks/ month.i cant afford that ... my low t center recommended a local compounding pharmacy . my cost for 7000 iu was $32 today.

  8. #8
    EZ E's Avatar
    EZ E is offline Associate Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    California
    Posts
    289
    Don't get 10,000 IU bottles because it will go bad before you use it all. 5,000 IU bottles are good. I pay about $65 for one at a compounding pharmacy and it lasts 6 weeks.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Posts
    2,006
    if you have an ''A&P supermarket'' ask them if they can order you pregnyl. The pharmacy here ordered it for me, and with a coupon it was 80 bucks for 10k units. I had no luck with compounding pharmacies...they wanted to give me novarel for 220, and so did walgreens. Other places wanted to give me nothing. One pharmacy was going to give me app for 200 bucks but i heard it was not as good as novarel or pregnyls.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Posts
    2,006
    Quote Originally Posted by EZ E View Post
    Don't get 10,000 IU bottles because it will go bad before you use it all. 5,000 IU bottles are good. I pay about $65 for one at a compounding pharmacy and it lasts 6 weeks.
    pregnyl lasts for 60 months as opposed to 30. If someone injects 250iu 3x per week that is 750 per week. If you use pregynl for 9 weeks(2 months) you will have used 6750

    so yeah i guess you are right...but the real thing is, pregnyl lasts 2 months for 80 bucks, vs yours is only good for 6 weeks for 65..unless it's pregnyl.

  11. #11
    MArz123 is offline Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Posts
    106
    Quote Originally Posted by EZ E
    Don't get 10,000 IU bottles because it will go bad before you use it all. 5,000 IU bottles are good. I pay about $65 for one at a compounding pharmacy and it lasts 6 weeks.
    This statement is not true! Compounding pharms make 11,000 iu vials and the are still effective for 60+ days, otherwise they would not make them.

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Posts
    2,006
    Quote Originally Posted by MArz123 View Post
    This statement is not true! Compounding pharms make 11,000 iu vials and the are still effective for 60+ days, otherwise they would not make them.
    still though, in 60 days you wont use all 11k units.

  13. #13
    optionsdude's Avatar
    optionsdude is offline Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Posts
    725
    Man what happened in the last few years? HCG used to be around 25-30 for 5000 units. I have found it in bulk in the past for as little as 10 per 5000 units if you bought 10 vials at a time which has been fine. But I only have 2 left and I've been looking around and like others have stated some are charging as much as 60 for 5000 units which is a ripoff. WTF happened?

  14. #14
    Rott3n is offline New Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Posts
    18
    My clinic charges $100 for 11,000 ui. Comes bac water and fill syringe.

  15. #15
    w8liftr is offline Junior Member
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Posts
    62
    Fortunately my insurance is covering HCG 100% through their online pharmacy, so they mail it to me; I met my deductible due to surgery last January. Not only that but they were happy to switch me over to Novarel from the generic APP. They're also willing to go with 30 day refill due to the short life span of this stuff in the fridge.
    G2G

  16. #16
    EZ E's Avatar
    EZ E is offline Associate Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    California
    Posts
    289
    Quote Originally Posted by MArz123 View Post
    This statement is not true! Compounding pharms make 11,000 iu vials and the are still effective for 60+ days, otherwise they would not make them.
    HCG is used by people other than us on TRT at a low dosage. It is prescribed at several thousands IUs a week for many people, thus the larger dosed vials. Once reconstituted it lasts 8 weeks at most and I can tell the difference in potency after 6.

    With insurance I only pay $45 but if its cheaper to get the larger vial and throw some of it away...by all means.
    powerlifterty16 likes this.

  17. #17
    fit2bOld's Avatar
    fit2bOld is offline Knowledgeable Member- Recognized Member Winner - $100
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    grillin chicken
    Posts
    4,473
    Specialty compounding in Texas fax it and mail them the hard copy

  18. #18
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Posts
    2,006
    Quote Originally Posted by EZ E View Post
    HCG is used by people other than us on TRT at a low dosage. It is prescribed at several thousands IUs a week for many people, thus the larger dosed vials. Once reconstituted it lasts 8 weeks at most and I can tell the difference in potency after 6.

    With insurance I only pay $45 but if its cheaper to get the larger vial and throw some of it away...by all means.
    what insurance do you have?

  19. #19
    EZ E's Avatar
    EZ E is offline Associate Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    California
    Posts
    289
    Anthem/Blue Cross

  20. #20
    EverettCD's Avatar
    EverettCD is offline Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    The Great State of Texas
    Posts
    680
    Quote Originally Posted by fit2bOld View Post
    Specialty compounding in Texas fax it and mail them the hard copy
    Cool deal. Cedar Park Texas, not that far for me. I may give their HCG a try one of these days.

  21. #21
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Posts
    2,006
    Quote Originally Posted by EZ E View Post
    Anthem/Blue Cross
    which one covers hcg ? those are two insurances right? blue cross is horizon

  22. #22
    w8liftr is offline Junior Member
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Posts
    62
    Cigna, through a large insurance co. here in Cincinnati. Doctor has to submit a "prior authorization" to justify prescribing hcg .

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •