Some info. about Uracyst in Canada

[Pipkin]

I think the Stellar rep said that they were going to get another company to run another US study for them, but they are not at the stage of even knowing what the company will be. With how slowly research moves forward, I would say it would be a couple of years before one gets off the ground.

I'm still trying to figure out why there is such a profound difference in the cost of Uracyst between Canadian provinces ($400 in Saskatchewan and $280 in Ontario). I'll update you when I get the answer. I also found that the cost of Uracyst and Cystistat is the same in Canada, yet in the UK, Uracyst is 37% cheaper. If the FDA won't approve Uracyst, then perhaps there is some way to make is less cost-prohibitive in Canada for people who have to travel up from the U.S.

[needsrelief]

pipkin

I agree, the red tip cathether is very irritating. The doctor used one during my first rescue instill. my uretha was burning all day and my frequency increased.

[DaniMSC]

Thanks for the info!!! I really appreciate it because I'm going today for my first Uracyst instill, but I must say I"m a little dismayed- I'm staying in Spain for Uracyst (would rather be in the comfort of home, but no health insurance in US and I thought, no URacyst too!) I'm paying 130 euros per vial!!! That's around 200 dollars per vial!!! I have to pay it out of pocket too because medicines aren't covered in my insurance plan. Gosh now I know I can get it at home in California- I guess that helps if it works for me and I end up coming home anyway. I pray they use a 'good' catheter on me since my cystoscopy was the most pain I've ever experienced, and I have to start work again tomorrow!