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Lyrica on PBS?

It's an authority script, and is only covered for 'refractory neuropathic pain not controlled by other drugs'.

So unless you suffer from neuropathic pain not responding to other treatments, you will have to pay the full price for it. The patent on it will expire sometime between 2 to 7 years from now.

You could ask for a script for gabapentin instead; it has generics.
 
it is also used for epilepsy.
but as above, there is very little 'on label' uses for it under the PBS.

gabapentin vs lyrica for RLS is a fair unbalanced comparison.
i needed 1800-2500mg in one dose to have any effect on relief of the pain or symptoms of my legs at which point i would encounter side effects that made the choice of med redundant.

lyrica being more potent and more refined/specific has the potential for relief but the cost is incredible!

what medication have you tried to treat your RLS with so far and how long have you had it in severe form?

i can offer quite a bit of advice on the subject sadly lol
 
Lyrica is *AWESOME* I first had it a few months after sustaining nerve damage in my shoulder from a mbike related injury. It stopped the main neuropathic pain, I likened it to being stabbed by a sword/knife whilst being electrocuted at the same time (something I've had both experience in both). Not a fun thing at all.
 
^^electric shock! Electrocuted = death. But none the less you have endured some serious shit dude! Also anyone got any more info on it being used for epilepsy? As in types of epilepsy and frequency of use. Cheers
 
just google it, there is a bit of info out there.
possibly be a good idea speaking to a chemist about it also unless you can find a doctor that really knows his shit
 
Normally have to go to a specialist for epilepsy anyway. Was just curious if anyone around these parts had experience in such thing. Turns out there isn't really that many epileptics that take drugs, and lurk around Bluelight though
 
^ Doctors can be... sensitive about that sort of thing. If they get caught out abusing the PBS, they can lose their ability to prescribe anything under it.
 
sorry to bring this thread up, if lyrica isn't covered by PBS when prescribed, would it still be covered by a healthcare card concession?
been a long time since i've had a card.
 
^ No. When you get your concession discount at the pharmacy, it's Medicare who is covering that extra bit of the cost for you. So if you aren't getting a medicine under the PBS for whatever reason, you won't get it cheaper.

Some pharmacies might be nice though and if you show them your cards and tell them that it's very expensive for you they could help you out and bring down the cost somewhat, but definitely nowhere near even the General PBS price (unless it's a cheap medicine anyway, read: patent expired).
 
mmm though so, i got some meds on monday that didn't have PBS mentioned on the script but was processed at concession price anyway, so was bit confused.
the GP has thrown alot of different meds at me with no luck, so maybe i can convince them to put it through under PBS for me.
 
i have seizure disorder and lurk here, so.... and am on Lyrica for both its neuropathic pain relief AND as an adjunct to my regular seizure therapy of Keppra. Clonazepam is also a well known prophylaxis for seizure.
 
I was prescribed lyrica through a Neurologist at a Public Hospital - 300mg a day, a 1 month supply cost about 25 bucks. Dispensed through the hospitals outpatient pharmacy. I guess that was covered under PBS?
Be careful though, coming off Lyrica is nasssssty! (but being on it is great!)
 
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