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I typically go to CVS for all of my medications simply because they are open 24 hours, and that is convenient for me. Recently, I got diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder and needed to start taking methotrexate injections. CVS stated that since it was a "speciality prescription" that I would need to go through Caremark. Since CVS made this a slow process, I filled my first prescription at another pharmacy: I got two 2ml vials for approx. $14 using insurance.

Then, Caremark finally calls and states that in order to file with insurance, I HAD to use Caremark. I was able to get one 2ml vial for a "copay" of $50. I inquired about why I was getting less amount for more money compared to the other pharmacy....all they said was that it was required by my insurance, and that their copay for "speciality drugs" through Caremark was $50.

Now, go to 3 months later, I am getting low on funds. So I decide to refill the MTX vials at the pharmacy I originally used (Rite-Aid). Rite Aid again gave me two 2mg vials, but stated that insurance wouldn't pay for it. I asked how much was the out of pocket cost without insurance. Rite-aid said it would be $24 for two vials.

So lets compare......

CVS Caremark: $50 for one 2mg vial ( a 3-week supply for me)

Rite-aid, using no insurance: $24 for two 2mg vials (6 week supply)

So basically, Caremark is charging my insurance possibly 100x the basic cost for MTX vials, and my insurance is just as at fault for accepting this price gouging, and in turn, charges as a COPAY twice the amount that the medication actually costs itself.

Reason of review: price gouging over 3 months.

Monetary Loss: $100.

Preferred solution: Price reduction.

CVS Caremark Cons: Prices, Lack of other options given, Poor business practices.

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

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