Canadians + fertility drugs

wantababybump · Jan 22nd, 2009, 11:05 AM

You're probbly going to see a few posts from me as I have a lot going through my mind lately.

Was just wondering if any canadians (im in nova scotia) are taking fertility drugs?
How did you go about getting them?
How much do they cost?
Is any of it covered by health plans?
What kinds are there? What do they do?
If we dont get pregnant within the next month or so we are going to look into getting fertility drugs as our next option and then go from there after that. Thanks in advance. xx

vineyard · Jan 22nd, 2009, 12:02 PM

When you meet with a fertility specialist they should be able to give you some answers about prices of drugs. I would be able to tell you what I'm paying in the United States. But, not sure how things work up there.

There are so many option too, it would be hard to know what they would put you on. I would imagine Clomid (which is cheap). But, it all depends on what they think the problem is.

JASMAK · Jan 22nd, 2009, 12:50 PM

I am only seeing an OB/GYN at this stage. He hasn't sent me a referral yet, so if I don't get the referral to a specialist (fertility clinic) then the visit comes out of my own pocket, if I get the referral, medical pays. Annoying!!!

All tests are covered for.

Fertility treatments are not covered by medical and most extended medical plans. When I buy my Clomid, I pay just over $30 for 5 pills. That is from Costco. I don't have the price of Prometrium isn't on my bottle so I don't remember how much that one cost. It does add up, and I am worried now that I have to go back because the 50mg pills didn't work...how much will the next stuff cost.

vineyard · Jan 22nd, 2009, 13:38 PM

Do you have a Walmart up there? I pay $9.00 for the Clomid at Walmart. It's the same price at Target too. I don't know if you have those stores up in Canada.

Just thought I'd let you know!

wantababybump · Jan 22nd, 2009, 14:06 PM

We do have walmart! I didnt know that they sold clomid at walmart?! I thought you had to get it perscribed by a doctor...very good to know! Thanks! xx

vineyard · Jan 22nd, 2009, 15:33 PM

It does have to be prescribed by a doctor. But, the pharmacy at Walmart has it for a more reasonable price than other pharmacies.

wantababybump · Jan 22nd, 2009, 18:18 PM

Oh okay! Makes sense!! Thanks xx

Jan 22nd, 2009, 11:05 AM	#1
wantababybump Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 3,067	Canadians + fertility drugs You're probbly going to see a few posts from me as I have a lot going through my mind lately. Was just wondering if any canadians (im in nova scotia) are taking fertility drugs? How did you go about getting them? How much do they cost? Is any of it covered by health plans? What kinds are there? What do they do? If we dont get pregnant within the next month or so we are going to look into getting fertility drugs as our next option and then go from there after that. Thanks in advance. xx

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Jan 22nd, 2009, 12:02 PM	#2
vineyard Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 2,379	When you meet with a fertility specialist they should be able to give you some answers about prices of drugs. I would be able to tell you what I'm paying in the United States. But, not sure how things work up there. There are so many option too, it would be hard to know what they would put you on. I would imagine Clomid (which is cheap). But, it all depends on what they think the problem is.

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Jan 22nd, 2009, 12:50 PM	#3
JASMAK Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Location: CANADA!!! Posts: 10,951	I am only seeing an OB/GYN at this stage. He hasn't sent me a referral yet, so if I don't get the referral to a specialist (fertility clinic) then the visit comes out of my own pocket, if I get the referral, medical pays. Annoying!!! All tests are covered for. Fertility treatments are not covered by medical and most extended medical plans. When I buy my Clomid, I pay just over $30 for 5 pills. That is from Costco. I don't have the price of Prometrium isn't on my bottle so I don't remember how much that one cost. It does add up, and I am worried now that I have to go back because the 50mg pills didn't work...how much will the next stuff cost.

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Jan 22nd, 2009, 13:38 PM	#4
vineyard Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 2,379	Do you have a Walmart up there? I pay $9.00 for the Clomid at Walmart. It's the same price at Target too. I don't know if you have those stores up in Canada. Just thought I'd let you know!

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Jan 22nd, 2009, 14:06 PM	#5
wantababybump Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 3,067	We do have walmart! I didnt know that they sold clomid at walmart?! I thought you had to get it perscribed by a doctor...very good to know! Thanks! xx

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Jan 22nd, 2009, 15:33 PM	#6
vineyard Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 2,379	It does have to be prescribed by a doctor. But, the pharmacy at Walmart has it for a more reasonable price than other pharmacies.

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Jan 22nd, 2009, 18:18 PM	#7
wantababybump Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 3,067	Oh okay! Makes sense!! Thanks xx

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