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Can't find Estratest, not doing well on Estradiol
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01-22-2010, 02:44 PM
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Hyster Sister
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Posts: 49
Hysterectomy: August 11th, 2008
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Re: Can't find Estratest, not doing well on Estradiol
I was taking Estratest, but when I went to refill my RX, the pharmacist told me is was pulled from the market in the United States. I sat with my Doctor in his private office while he called the pharmacist himself (speakerphone so I could listen) and asked about estratest and all the generics including EEMT. The manager/lead pharmacist told him that Estratest AND all generics, including EEMT, have been pulled from the market. Those of you who are still getting it are probably able to do so because your pharmacy had a stockpile of it....when their supply depletes, they wont be able to reorder it. Which brings me to my question....what are all of you switching to? Bio identicals are an option, but are not covered by my insurance. ANy thoughts????
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01-22-2010, 03:53 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 130
Hysterectomy: December 4th, 2009
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Can't find Estratest, not doing well on Estradiol
spicyredhead,
I just talked to my pharmicist after reading your reply.
EEMT is not FDA approved which is the same for all 'combination hormones' that have methyl-testosterone in them. You are right about them going off the market. I understand that the company's making the combo's with methyl testosterone, like the Estratest company, are making business decisions to stop making them.
Many plans will not pay for a drug that is NOT approved by the FDA. Not profitable? Why make them? Not FDA approved? Why cover them?
Why FDA will not approve them is the mystery yet to find out, and as you say what will be the alternative??
She said the same thing, that if there is stock available, they continue to fill, but once the stock is depleted we will have to find alternatives. And since they, my insurance, are considering no longer covering it, they may stop ordering it.
What a vicious cycle. Some DR's will not give you testosterone only! That is why this was a great when I found out about Estratest.
She recommended I discuss with the DR now, since mine will not refill until March, because, by then their supplies could be gone.
Another interesting clarification is that if the DR writes for Estratest, she cannot just fill with EEMT. The DR must be specific AND the supply must be available, and.......
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01-22-2010, 07:12 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 8,499
Hysterectomy: March 19th, 2003
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Can't find Estratest, not doing well on Estradiol
According to my pharmacist, this is not true. They do not keep a "stockpile" of EEMT for me and their other customers who use this medication. The pills are still available for purchase from their supplier on their typical ordering as-needed basis, just like usual.
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02-03-2010, 08:01 AM
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Hyster Sister
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Posts: 49
Hysterectomy: August 11th, 2008
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Re: Can't find Estratest, not doing well on Estradiol
Bizet,
Could you please send me a personal message and let me know the name of the Pharmacy you are getting this at? Is it a National chain like Walgreens or Walmart? Thanks in advance for the information - it is really appreciated!
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02-03-2010, 08:31 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 163
Hysterectomy: December 13th, 2005
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Can't find Estratest, not doing well on Estradiol
I get mine at Rite aid and they told me they always have it on hand and are able to reorder
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02-03-2010, 09:01 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 130
Hysterectomy: December 4th, 2009
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Can't find Estratest, not doing well on Estradiol
I get mine through Medco mail order.
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02-04-2010, 09:50 AM
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Guest
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Posts: 2
Hysterectomy: January 14th, 2009
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Can't find Estratest, not doing well on Estradiol
I like your little smiley face!! That alone made me laugh--these blogs help so much-thanks!!!
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