tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36634196.post4257987016299755324..comments2023-10-09T11:33:37.853-05:00Comments on The IN VIVO Blog: Genentech Gets Tough: Who is the Target?Chris Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04075266444951558159noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36634196.post-80774201202180002232007-10-21T17:09:00.000-05:002007-10-21T17:09:00.000-05:00I have central retinal vein occlusion(eye stroke)....I have central retinal vein occlusion(eye stroke). I have had one Avastin treatment and will problable need more. It appears that my eye sight is improving. Why should I be forced to pay $2000 a dose when Avastin works at $200 a dose.<BR/>In other industries if a product is developed that does not sell or there is no demand for, the company has to take its lose and move on. Why am I forced to pay a company for a more expensive drug.<BR/>My insurance does not cover the Avastin. I am likely sure they don't cover the other drug either. I can afford the Avastin but I can not afford the other drug at $2000 per treatment. I am also likely sure at my families income I would be denied financial assistance (nor should I have to apply for it when Avastin works).<BR/>So I guess when this drug company puts greed and the recouping of an invest ahead of the peoples health and sight, myself and many people who need this drug go blind.<BR/>Just another reason for national health care system. Of course for those of us that go blind we will be on medicare and disablity.<BR/>So let the taxpapers pay for my health care and disabilty just so long as the drug maker makes thier invest back.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05500235549098510651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36634196.post-86838067337204459982007-10-15T14:44:00.000-05:002007-10-15T14:44:00.000-05:00Don't you think the timing is curious? The cut-off...Don't you think the timing is curious? The cut-off date is the day before the CATT Study to compare Avastin vs. Lucentis is supposed to begin recruiting patients.<BR/><BR/>For more on this controversy, take a look at my web Journal. I've been following this controversy for over a year.<BR/><BR/>The link is:<BR/><BR/>http://irvaronsjournal.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Irv AronsIrv Aronshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05719664806219249867noreply@blogger.com