so, we finally had our appointment with the allergist. We only go every 6months and I had called 3 weeks ago to ask about getting a script for Auvi-Q. The smallness, the verbal instructions aspect of it is why. Since Holden's allergens are still largely unknown (negative RAST/SPT testing for suspected allergens, though we still avoid them), I wanted to make sure he's got a "easy to use" epinephrine injector and Auvi-Q was very appealing.
I CHECKED online via our prescription coverage and it said it covered the Auvi-Q. It would be $40 for a box, or $80 for 2 boxes. According to the website that is.
For comparison sake, it said 1 2pk of EpiPen was $30. Well, when I filled that prescription at Target a few weeks ago, I got 2, 2pks of EpiPens for $40.
So, I found the coupon for the Auvi-Q and turned that in with my prescription (I use Target pharmacies unless I am doing mail order through Express Scripts). I figured I would either not have to pay anything at all, or would pay a co-pay. The prescription was for 2, 2pks of Auvi-Q.
I go to pick up the prescription when it was ready and they gave me 1 single box and said insurance won't cover 2 boxes at a time (?? wtf ??) and they weren't sure how to ring up the coupon, so I essentially just left the store with 2 Auvi-Qs that weren't rang up or anything, and I still only have 2 Auvi-Qs. (not 2 packs of 2).
WHAT?! I'm confused.... anyone have any ideas?
I'd like to get the other box of Auvi-Q, but it seems like it will be a hassle.