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I don't think folks in the PR community are aware of this because I'm not seeing any threads discussing it (which really surprises me). But this drug was FDA approved in November 2017 & made available for purchase December 2017. I just found out a few days ago. I just wanted to make everyone aware!!
Keep in mind that this antiviral drug is only effective against CMV. It has absolutely no effect on any other viruses or bacterium. I've been on Valcyte for several years now. Everyone knows about the risks associated with taking Valcyte. So I'm ready to make the switch to a much safer and more potent alternative. Letermovir is non-toxic, where as Valcyte is very toxic.
This drug is extremely expensive. To be exact, it costs about $434,000 for a 90 day supply. But with good health insurance, it is definitely affordable. For me, it would cost $120 for 90 day supply. But the tricky part is getting the insurance company to approve the prescription request. Currently I'm in the process of getting a specialist to make the request for this drug and then pray that my insurance company approves it. If anyone is lucky enough to get a Prevymis prescription, please let me know and please share status updates on your health, etc. while on the drug. When (if) I get my prescription I will do the same.
Lets get this discussion started! This is a MAJOR breakthrough.
If interested, here are a couple links to get you started on research & available data.
https://www.centerwatch.com/drug-information/fda-approved-drugs/drug/100235/prevymis-letermovir-
http://investors.merck.com/news/pre...ic-Stem-Cell-Transplant-Patients/default.aspx
http://investors.merck.com/news/pre...ic-Stem-Cell-Transplant-Patients/default.aspx
Keep in mind that this antiviral drug is only effective against CMV. It has absolutely no effect on any other viruses or bacterium. I've been on Valcyte for several years now. Everyone knows about the risks associated with taking Valcyte. So I'm ready to make the switch to a much safer and more potent alternative. Letermovir is non-toxic, where as Valcyte is very toxic.
This drug is extremely expensive. To be exact, it costs about $434,000 for a 90 day supply. But with good health insurance, it is definitely affordable. For me, it would cost $120 for 90 day supply. But the tricky part is getting the insurance company to approve the prescription request. Currently I'm in the process of getting a specialist to make the request for this drug and then pray that my insurance company approves it. If anyone is lucky enough to get a Prevymis prescription, please let me know and please share status updates on your health, etc. while on the drug. When (if) I get my prescription I will do the same.
Lets get this discussion started! This is a MAJOR breakthrough.
If interested, here are a couple links to get you started on research & available data.
https://www.centerwatch.com/drug-information/fda-approved-drugs/drug/100235/prevymis-letermovir-
http://investors.merck.com/news/pre...ic-Stem-Cell-Transplant-Patients/default.aspx
http://investors.merck.com/news/pre...ic-Stem-Cell-Transplant-Patients/default.aspx