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Diagnosed With Cancer And Prescribed Novartis. Suggest Generic Equivalent To It?

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Posted on Thu, 17 Oct 2013
Question: I have been diagnosed with cancer and my doctor has recommended that I take phosphate novartis 500mg twice daily. This is quite expensive and i don't have medical coverage for it. is there a generic equivalent or a U.S. equivalent that I can buy, and can you recommend a supplier?

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XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (8 hours later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I am sorry about your current health status. I have read your query with diligence.

Yes, phosphate novartis 500mg is expensive as you said. I am sorry that there is no medical coverage for it.

There is a generic equivalent for it called as K-PHOS modified tablets. You can buy it at the Walgreens pharmacy. Here is the link to it.

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Hope this information helps you.

Regards,

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Diagnosed With Cancer And Prescribed Novartis. Suggest Generic Equivalent To It?

Brief Answer:
detailed below

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I am sorry about your current health status. I have read your query with diligence.

Yes, phosphate novartis 500mg is expensive as you said. I am sorry that there is no medical coverage for it.

There is a generic equivalent for it called as K-PHOS modified tablets. You can buy it at the Walgreens pharmacy. Here is the link to it.

WWW.WWWW.WW
Hope this information helps you.

Regards,