Very scary post from Abbott Boards about Amrix

This is one of those drugs for the "rich" who don't want to be annoyed by having to supply their habit more than once a day. My doctor had given me samples of Amrix and it actually worked better than my 3x daily Flexeril. Problem is, it doesn't cost between $270-$300 (which is more than my uninsured budget can afford) it costs closer to $606.38 for a one month supply. Oh and WOW, they offer me a whole $10 to $50 off!!! Basically, my doctor handed me samples of a drug, which showed me I could feel better but that I can never purchase.

It seems many of these drug companies are re-inventing the wheel when their patents run out just hoping to keep raking in the big bucks. They turn out a re-vamped product that ends up being recalled a year or two later when they find the FDA ignored the REAL test results or fast tracked the approval.

I was at the doctor today. Instead of just giving me a scrip for a drug I have taken on and off for over 25 years and have never had a problem taking (cost per month $59) she gives me a sample of three different new drugs to try and see which worked best. I got home, checked the price of each one... all over $300 per month. Why do we need to be lab rats for medications we cannot afford?

 

What insurance does this said employee have?

 

no insurance- no chance a patient gets amrix at your suggested price. NONE

 

Don't let this bastard's threads grind you down

 

A doc can believe and sell all they want- no insurance will not get you amrix for that price. Believe all you want bro.....

 

AMRIX is no better in efficacy or safety from generic cyclobenzaprine. Firstly, good old generic cyclobenzaprine works well at 5 mg bid- just asked Merck they did the study! Secondly, AMRIX had one failed and one positive phase III trial. There were no true comparisons to FLEXERIL in either of their studies- the AEs of drowsiness cited are against historical data ! I suggest our own reps learn about our drugs. I know of no physician who will prescribe amrix at all. And recall, the patent on AMRIX is for cyclobenzaprine in a specific sustained release formulation- there is nothing to prevent a challenge to the patent (like from Lylan) or any other company from developing another sustained release formulation of cyclobenzaprine.

 

That's your damn success story as a top 10 rep? Come on.

 

came out over 30 years ago but not 60. you both need your facts straight.

 

Amrix is a small percentage of Cephalons Bizness. We keep cso reps fore future products marketing to primary care. For their sake, I hope it's not in an overcrowded allergy market

 

I found this site because I was just prescribed Amrix and was doing research. Wanted to add that my doctor obviously prescribed and recommended it - so it's out there...doctors are pushing it. Also, I had no problem getting this covered by my insurance. I did have to pay $55 for a full prescription versus the regular $15 I would have paid for generic. However, that was a 2 month supply...well worth it.

 

AND SO??????????

by the way get a coupon and it will be $10/month.

 

Squawking Eagle posts as much if not more than anyone on this web site. I doubt you have time to sell anything, yet alone give advice to others. Fly away little man and bury your little beak up J.R.'s arse.

 

Vicodin CR is totally different b/c it will have a chronic indication. Amrix is not indicated for chronic use, which is really where the benefit of an extended release drug comes in....for chronic pain...around the clock.

 

Wow! As a patient doing some research on a drug I was just prescribed I just happened to stumble onto this page. It's really scary that MDs are giving out meds obviously being pushed by children! Most of the posts here are rude, hateful and sound like most arguments between my teenage children! Hopefully I can find an adult discussion about this med and others I have been prescribed. I do know now I am clearly right to do some research on a drug my doc prescribed and then handed me a coupon and samples no doubt a rep dropped off. I see a few that I do not include in my description of this sight, but it's too bad that all the reps aren't promoting drugs they are truly knowledgeable about and believe in! I saw more about quotas and opinionated putdowns!