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Reviewer: Shelli, 35-44 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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My satisfaction level has to do with cost and insurance availability of this cream. I've been using this cream for 15 years. My insurance paid for it. When I take oral meds for cold sores I get migraines and they take 7-10 days to work. I can put this on if I even THINK I'm getting a sore and 1-2 doses is enough. I went 3-4yrs w/o a breakout and then had one. I thought the Pharmacy was jok
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Reviewer: Warmie, 55-64 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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On board with all previous posts. The cost is absolutely ludicrous. I call it my GOLD medication. I fortunately had a wonderful Doctor who jumped through hoops and did all she could to get pre approval via medicare. I've used this medication for years and last year was the first time I had an issue with coverage. It still took 4 months to finally get approval. But, I got it and well worth the
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Reviewer: Anwndwsn, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I love it. If you apply at the first sign of a sore, it doesn't even pop up.
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Reviewer: klo47, 55-64 (Patient)
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My dr. prescribed Denavir. The pharmacy told me the cost is $1,000 and not covered by insurance! Who would pay that for a tube of cream. This is utterly ridiculous.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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This works super well for me and my sons. I just went to get a refill and found out that it now costs $1530.88!!! WHAT???? are you kidding me. I have to choose if i want to make my house payment or get cold sore med? this is outa control.
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