Question:
Are B12 injections covered by insurance? If not how much do they cost?
— Holly K. (posted on March 13, 2003)
March 13, 2003
I have a presription drug clause in my insurance and if the doc writes me a
script for a vial of b-12 it is covered. I have to pay a small co-pay.
That way, I can give my shots myself ( I am a nurse). But they do offer
them at my support meetings and given by the docs. They charge 15.00 a
shot.
— Delores S.
March 13, 2003
Mine are not covered, i give them to my self. A 6 month supply cost less
then $30, including the syringes. Cheaper then the $10.00 co-pay I would
pay for my MD.
— Vicki L.
March 13, 2003
Mine are covered by Ins. because my PCP wrote a prescription for them. I
got a 1 year supply w/ syringes for my co-pay of $18.00. I give them to
myself, it's super easy and totally worth it!
— Tambi B.
March 13, 2003
I paid $7 without ins for a 30-shot vial at Costco. Syringes were 4/$1 at
Walgreen's.
— vitalady
March 13, 2003
I get my shots at the docs office....im a wimp. They are completly covered
by insurance and they pay like 3 dollars for it. However....that is with
their discount. So i have no idea what the actual charge is.
— RebeccaP
March 14, 2003
MS. HOLLY LEARN HOW TO DO THEM YOURSELF. I PAY FOR THE GENERIC B-12 AT
ECKERDS AND LESS THAN $5 FOR A VIAL THAT HAS 10 MLS IN IT WHICH IS A 10
MONTH SUPPLY UNLESS YOU TAKE THEM WEEKLY AS I DO. SURINGES COST .25 EACH
ALL YOU NEED IS A PRESCRIPTION. PUTTING THE SHOT IN THE TOP PART OF YOUR
LEG OR HIP DOESNT HURT AT ALL:)
— Karen Kay (KK) O.
March 15, 2003
I'm thinking of asking my doc to get the B12 shots also. For those of you
self-injecting, is it hard to do? I am by no means a wimp but I am rather
lacking in fine motor skills...could never be a nurse and draw blood or do
an i.v.! Are the shots a simple poke in the arm or leg? Or do you have to
locate the perfect spot - muscle? Appreciate any feedback. Thanks - Anna
— Anna L.
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