# 80 - Don't Like Surging Drug Costs

We've all heard the recent rant against EpiPen, for hiking their prices.  I know Ambien is not exactly as high priority as Aids drugs and other serious meds that have skyrocketed. But I just need Ambien for 3 days! Yesterday I called about picking up my prescription, to combat the horrible sleep issues I have with my 3 days of anti nausea meds, which have steroids. My doctor specially prescribed Ambien because the generic didn't work at all for me.  The Ambien was going to cost me $500. since my insurance would only cover the generic. "Never mind." I told the technician on the phone, who had already consulted with the pharmacist.

So today I have Chemo Round 3 at 9:30 am.  I've been awake on the couch reading since 3 am.  But that's okay.  My sister's going along and Don will be there for a bit, when we make our entrance dressed in our Chemo Day - Clothing Theme.  I can rest in the afternoon!