News for the Multiple Sclerosis Community

Good News: Avonex and Tysabri Prices Going Up!

Oh wait, that's only good news for shareholders. Guess we shouldn't get our good news from financial reporters.

Anyway, enjoy the snazzy new higher prices on Avonex, Tysabri, Rebif, etc.

I am wondering what the increase will be. I have already noticed it steadily rising since I began treatment. On my last renewal, I had difficulty getting my medicine. The insurance said my script was cancelled. Fear loomed in my heart until I got it straightened out but I wonder about what the future will bring in paying for these exorbitantly expensive medicines.

I have been amazed that the insurers are paying for these meds at all since there are few, if any, studies that show long term benefits to using them. Even short term studies show close to placebo in effectiveness.