Where to buy Malarone?
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Where to buy Malarone?
My daughter is leaving for Thailand and will be traveling around southern Asia for 5 months. The cost for malarone here in the U.S. is very expensive as you know and is not covered under her insurance. If she got a 2 month supply here, would she be able to buy more there when she runs out at a cheaper price?
Hoping for a quick reply. Thanks so much.
Hoping for a quick reply. Thanks so much.
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Please read this: http://www.thaitravelclinic.com/News...-malarone.html
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No. I don't know of anywhere in South Asia where it is available. It will be as expensive if not more so anywhere she can find it (limited availability and requires a doctor's visit in Singapore, KL, perhaps Bumrungrad in Bangkok). Malarone is available as a generic in the US, which lowers the price only a little. Often, the least expensive place to buy it is Costco. She should take along all she will need.
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Yes, our insurance covered it, but it was super cheap on its own, compared to last time when it was outrageous. A friend just bought it at Walgreens (not covered) and I think it was about $1 per tablet.
https://www.goodrx.com/malarone
https://www.goodrx.com/malarone
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Thanks so much, crosscheck, for the goodrx link. We checked everywhere, including Costco, and a 2-months supply, even with the generic, was $380 or more. With the coupon on the link, we were able to get it for $187. Still expensive, but quite a savings. Half hour before the pharmacy closed, my daughter's flight leaving tomorrow -- just in time. I love these forums.