We are putting our child on hormone blockers prior to transitioning. Using Seattle Children's Hospital will cost between $15,000 and $20,000 per year with my insurance not covering any of it. It looks like I can get generic in Canada for around $800/dose (x4 per year) and $1400 for name brand. Of course, Children's will not let me supply my own to them. Anyone out there have any experience with a Seattle doctor who will work with you and Canadian drugs? Is it legal to have an American doc inject these? If not, can someone recommend a Vancouver Canada doctor?
I know this is in the wrong area, but it was closest topic to what I needed.
thank you.
Heeeeavy subject matter.
From what I gather about the drug on it's website, it's manufactured in Chicago, and okay here in America, but American doctors will probably be wary about the cross border treatment. I strongly advise you to get into contact with medical experts, as your child will likely have to be monitored relatively closely for a few weeks after being administered the stuff. Beyond the next two addresses, I can't be of help.
A GLBT clinic in Seattle: http://www.capitolhillmedical.com/?gclid=CP3boOuEqKoCFQQCbAodhluQXA (http://www.capitolhillmedical.com/?gclid=CP3boOuEqKoCFQQCbAodhluQXA)
Here's the prescription info: http://www.rxabbott.com/pdf/lupronpediatric.pdf (http://www.rxabbott.com/pdf/lupronpediatric.pdf)
Any drug is WAY cheaper from Canada, mine included. You can inject yourself and have a doc just do the monitoring. You may have to talk to your doc first or call around to find one who is willing. Once you have a script, you can fax it to Canada or have your doc do so directly.
Woops, I misread and thought you were in Canada. Still, most of that advice just needs a tiny tweak and it's good.