Dd's acne medication too expensive/not covered --any ideas or options
We met with dd's pediatrician regarding dd's acne and the ped. prescribed 2 medications (retin A and clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide) It may be a specific type of retin A; I don t have the prescription info in front of me . She warned us that she did not think the insurance would cover medication for acne, but thought it might cover one. It does not cover either and I was quoted $400 for one of these meds. I did see that GoodRx has coupons (these are not a scam, correct) that reduce the price significantly, but on an ongoing basis, which is what the dr is recommending, even those prices are just not possible for us. I understand that it effects dd significantly to have this acne and we want to reduce it so I just thought I would check in anyone has any ideas. The dr does not want to prescribe birth control since dd is not sexually active and she does not feel this is indicated.
-I do think this medication is indicated for dd, but wonder if OTC stuff is worth a shot given that I cant afford the meds. She has not really tried much OTC that I think makes sense (she watches youtubers and took some of their advice, but I think a lot of it is counter-indicated). Any OTC med worth trying?
-Any other ideas?
Thanks!
lucky single mom to 20 yr old dd and 17 yr old ds through 2 very different adoption routes