Where to get Androgel cheap?

thedreamthief · 07-02-2008, 11:15 AM

So my Dad started Androgel.

Since he is self-employed, he has to pay full, out of pocket price for his prescriptions.

Where is the cheapest place (online or otherwise) to get Androgel, legitimately?

Walgreens, Riteaid, etc, want about $270 for a 30 day supply.
Drugstore.com wants about $240 (shipping not included).

I believe it is the 30day, 50mg per day dosing that he is on.

Thanks.

¼LB'er · 07-03-2008, 12:56 PM

Legitimately, you will not find it cheap. My buddy got his I know for cheap, cuz i was scoring it off of him for $80 for a 30 day supply, maybe your pops can hook you up, or find a way to make your insurance covers it, the doc can do that for sure. He found a way to get my provigil covered.

Ulter · 07-04-2008, 12:57 PM

You sure that's not 5mg/day?

J. Adams · 07-04-2008, 01:02 PM

You won't be able to.

I get it for $275

J. Adams · 07-04-2008, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ulter

You sure that's not 5mg/day?

It's 50mg. I have the box in front of me. 1% Gel (5 grams)

Ulter · 07-04-2008, 02:16 PM

So you apply 10 packs a day or the 50mg is in the pack?

J. Adams · 07-04-2008, 02:39 PM

50mg of teststerone in each gel sachet.

Each gel sachet is 5 grams. And it's 1% testosterone by weight (5,000mg * .01 = 50mg.)

Ulter · 07-04-2008, 03:52 PM

Okay, I misread that.
In that case there are places selling it for around $150 for month's worth.

Scooter · 07-04-2008, 04:46 PM

When I was taking topical test 3 yrs ago I was getting it from a compounding pharmacy for $65/month. It was their formula and not "Androgel". You might want to check out compounding pharms in your area.

BigJimCalhoun · 07-06-2008, 02:41 PM

+1 for compounding pharmacy - much cheaper.

Ulter · 07-06-2008, 03:14 PM

Note: if you want it compounded. ANY pharmacy should be able to do that for you. I just went to Walgreen's

J. Adams · 07-06-2008, 04:43 PM

Do we need the original doc to prscribe the script for us again?

I'm just curious because I'm going to go ask at my Walgreen's.

J. Adams · 07-06-2008, 04:44 PM

The only issue I would have with a compounding pharmacy is wether or not the finished product is as effective as Androgel.

Scooter · 07-06-2008, 05:41 PM

My doc seemed to think the stuff from the compounding pharm was better than Androgel.

You should just be able to call the doc and have him send the script in over the phone. Usually no need for an office visit.

J. Adams · 07-06-2008, 05:44 PM

Awesome. That'll save me a fair amount of money over time.

Ulter · 07-06-2008, 10:30 PM

My doctor gave me the script for compounding, not androgel. I just took it to Walgreen's and they made it up. It took a day though.

Cynical Simian · 07-07-2008, 11:22 PM

I'll add another vote for compounding pharmacies.

In addition to checking ones in your area, you might look into national ones (i.e., those that are licensed to ship to the rest of the country). They're often even cheaper than the local ones. (To be clear, I'm talking about legit compounding pharmacies rather than, say, the sort that write the script in-house without any face-to-face contact, blood tests, etc. Your doctor will simply call [or fax] in the script and they'll prepare the medication as a local compounding pharmacy would then send it to you.)

J. Adams · 07-07-2008, 11:40 PM

Can you post the national ones?

Thanks.

07-02-2008, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
thedreamthief Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 425 Rep Power: 15580	Where to get Androgel cheap? So my Dad started Androgel. Since he is self-employed, he has to pay full, out of pocket price for his prescriptions. Where is the cheapest place (online or otherwise) to get Androgel, legitimately? Walgreens, Riteaid, etc, want about $270 for a 30 day supply. Drugstore.com wants about $240 (shipping not included). I believe it is the 30day, 50mg per day dosing that he is on. Thanks. __________________ I can melt ice by staring at it.

07-04-2008, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ulter Chairman of the board Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 25,566 Rep Power: 109284	You sure that's not 5mg/day? __________________ > . . When you register at www.theafstore.com make sure you register as an AF Board Member to get the discounted pricing.

07-04-2008, 02:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ulter Chairman of the board Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 25,566 Rep Power: 109284	So you apply 10 packs a day or the 50mg is in the pack? __________________ > . . When you register at www.theafstore.com make sure you register as an AF Board Member to get the discounted pricing.

07-04-2008, 03:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ulter Chairman of the board Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 25,566 Rep Power: 109284	Okay, I misread that. In that case there are places selling it for around $150 for month's worth. __________________ > . . When you register at www.theafstore.com make sure you register as an AF Board Member to get the discounted pricing.

07-04-2008, 04:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Scooter Just Scootin' Along Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 150 Rep Power: 4148	When I was taking topical test 3 yrs ago I was getting it from a compounding pharmacy for $65/month. It was their formula and not "Androgel". You might want to check out compounding pharms in your area. __________________ Regrets are a waste of time.

07-03-2008, 12:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
¼LB'er RVCA Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 183 Rep Power: 17266	Legitimately, you will not find it cheap. My buddy got his I know for cheap, cuz i was scoring it off of him for $80 for a 30 day supply, maybe your pops can hook you up, or find a way to make your insurance covers it, the doc can do that for sure. He found a way to get my provigil covered.

07-04-2008, 01:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
J. Adams Athletic Wizard Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 482 Rep Power: 9409	You won't be able to. I get it for $275

07-04-2008, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
J. Adams Athletic Wizard Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 482 Rep Power: 9409	50mg of teststerone in each gel sachet. Each gel sachet is 5 grams. And it's 1% testosterone by weight (5,000mg * .01 = 50mg.)

07-06-2008, 02:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
BigJimCalhoun Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,264 Rep Power: 9288	+1 for compounding pharmacy - much cheaper.

07-06-2008, 03:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ulter Chairman of the board Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 25,566 Rep Power: 109284	Note: if you want it compounded. ANY pharmacy should be able to do that for you. I just went to Walgreen's __________________ > . . When you register at www.theafstore.com make sure you register as an AF Board Member to get the discounted pricing.

07-06-2008, 04:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
J. Adams Athletic Wizard Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 482 Rep Power: 9409	Do we need the original doc to prscribe the script for us again? I'm just curious because I'm going to go ask at my Walgreen's.

07-06-2008, 04:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
J. Adams Athletic Wizard Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 482 Rep Power: 9409	The only issue I would have with a compounding pharmacy is wether or not the finished product is as effective as Androgel.

07-06-2008, 05:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Scooter Just Scootin' Along Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 150 Rep Power: 4148	My doc seemed to think the stuff from the compounding pharm was better than Androgel. You should just be able to call the doc and have him send the script in over the phone. Usually no need for an office visit. __________________ Regrets are a waste of time.

07-06-2008, 05:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
J. Adams Athletic Wizard Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 482 Rep Power: 9409	Awesome. That'll save me a fair amount of money over time.

07-06-2008, 10:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
Ulter Chairman of the board Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 25,566 Rep Power: 109284	My doctor gave me the script for compounding, not androgel. I just took it to Walgreen's and they made it up. It took a day though. __________________ > . . When you register at www.theafstore.com make sure you register as an AF Board Member to get the discounted pricing.

07-07-2008, 11:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cynical Simian Bighead Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 915 Rep Power: 36479	I'll add another vote for compounding pharmacies. In addition to checking ones in your area, you might look into national ones (i.e., those that are licensed to ship to the rest of the country). They're often even cheaper than the local ones. (To be clear, I'm talking about legit compounding pharmacies rather than, say, the sort that write the script in-house without any face-to-face contact, blood tests, etc. Your doctor will simply call [or fax] in the script and they'll prepare the medication as a local compounding pharmacy would then send it to you.)

07-07-2008, 11:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
J. Adams Athletic Wizard Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 482 Rep Power: 9409	Can you post the national ones? Thanks.

07-08-2008, 02:14 AM	#19 (permalink)
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