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How is this not covered but my coworker gets Viagra no questions asked — my results so far

mike_nyc Fri, Jun 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM 14 replies 1,462 viewsPage 1 of 3
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mike_nyc
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Jun 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM#1

The list price and the price I actually pay differ by a factor of six depending on which of four routes I use, and none of that is transparent from the outside.

What I actually want to know is what actually works on a prior-authorisation denial, as opposed to the list of things that sound like they should work.

Tell me what I have not thought of.

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Dr.GastroMayo
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Jun 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM#2
mike_nyc said:
The list price and the price I actually pay differ by a factor of six depending on which of four routes I use, and none of that is transparent from…

My insurance denied my PA related to cost and coverage. Has anyone successfully appealed? I'm considering going compounded instead.

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Jun 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM#3
Dr.GastroMayo said:
My insurance denied my PA related to cost and coverage.

Insurance update relevant to cost and coverage: I just got my prior auth approved through Blue Cross after 2 attempts.

What finally worked: a letter from my endocrinologist documenting BMI history (>3 years), failed diet attempts, comorbidities (T2DM + hypertension), and referencing the STEP trial data.

If your PA keeps getting denied, don't give up. Request a peer-to-peer review between your doctor and the insurance medical director. That's what finally broke through for me.

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Jun 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM#4
mike_nyc said:
The list price and the price I actually pay differ by a factor of six depending on which of four routes I use, and none of that is transparent from…

Same experience, arrived at from the opposite direction. Nothing to add that would improve it.

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Jun 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM#5

Adding the clinical framing, because it changes how the question reads.

Financial impact of cost and coverage weight loss beyond medication cost:

  • Groceries: SAVED $282/month (eating less)
  • Restaurants: SAVED $172/month (fewer meals out)
  • Alcohol: SAVED $122/month (stopped drinking)
  • Life insurance: Premium REDUCED by $32/month (lower BMI)
  • Copays: SAVED $62/month (fewer BP/cholesterol meds)

Net impact after medication cost: approximately BREAKING EVEN. The medication pays for itself through reduced food spending and healthcare costs. This surprised me.

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