Did You Know? MediShields and IPs may no longer cover some outpatient treatment

The Use of Off-label Drugs
Off-label drugs are commonly used in the private healthcare sector, when standard treatments do not work.

“It is estimated that one in 10 patients being treated in the public sector will not have their current treatment covered by drugs on the Approved List.

This number is expected to be higher in the private sector.”

What should you do next?
The cost of treatment using off-label drugs can cost up to $20,000 a month, or possibly more should the treatment requires a longer period of time.

If you are worried about the cost of off-label drugs, click “Learn More” below

 

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