Dupixent too expensive. Alternatives?

We have maxed out all our options. We had the copay card/virtual debit card, we've called our insurance, we've applied for a hardship application, I spent four hours on the phone and feel like I got no where.

Our next steps is to call our sons doctor.

Background: My son started dupixent 1.5 years ago, so we were covered for 6 months June-December 2025, then this year Jan-June. Now it's 932$ to get it shipped. We currently only do one shot a month so the remainder of the year is 3k and we simply can't afford it. If we have to we will go in debt because it's changed my son's life.

We tried all the creams, and diets, did bleach baths and wet wraps, he was miserable. We got a doctors note so the school nurse could apply his cream during the day etc

The shot is the only thing that had consistently worked but due to him growing our doctor suggested upping his shot to every 2 weeks.

Due to us being worried about the coverage we didn't do it yet but it's obvious he needs it as is skin condition is getting worse and I know we just can't afford it and I am heartbroken.

Obviously the first step is that I'll talk to his doctor but does anyone else have any experience with financial assistance?

I'm also curious to know about alternatives in case we need to take it into consideration. He's currently 6 years old.

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u/Ok_Commercial3599 — 7 days ago

Found hidden RO stash, not sure of next steps

Replacing our dresser, organizing clothes and found these HIDDEN under the fabric part of his drawer. These were intentionally hidden because I didn't find them until after I took the drawer apart (it's the cheap fabric drawers where there's a little piece of fabric covered cardboard, it was under that, which I only took out to fold the drawer because I'm replacing them)

Total that expire 6/27/26 lot number R26028 unopened 12, five were opened

Lot r25269 expires 3/29/2026 8 opened

7 unopened

One dated 11/11/25 lot R25125

Can someone please for my sanity tell me how many come in an order?

Can someone tell me when these would have been delivered to our house?

How long do they last before they expire?

My husband would occasionally take a pill or two, and I knew of that, this is a whole other level and I need to talk to him and I need more information, he'll be home in six hours.

I do not believe he is still watching porn but this is a by-product of him watching too much porn previously and suffering ED issues. He did say an extra order accidently came because he didn't cancel it, but that was months ago and I only saw a few random wrappers which were different pills then these.

u/Ok_Commercial3599 — 1 month ago

So much RO prescription, hiding

Replacing our dresser, organizing clothes and found numerous RO Lozenges HIDDEN under the fabric part of his drawer. These were intentionally hidden because I didn't find them until after I took the drawer apart (it's the cheap fabric drawers where there's a little piece of fabric covered cardboard, it was under that, which I only took out to fold the drawer because I'm replacing them)

They are red, say sildenfil and are 55mg/22mg each Total that expire 6/27/26 lot number R26028 unopened 12, five were opened

Lot r25269 expires 3/29/2026 8 opened

7 unopened

One dated 11/11/25 lot R25125

He wasn't even rotating by date. First in, first out!! Duh!

Can someone please for my sanity tell me how many come in an order?

Can someone tell me when these would have been delivered to our house?

How long do they last before they expire?

My husband would occasionally take a pill or two, and I knew of that, this is a whole other level and I need to talk to him and I need more information he'll be home in six hours.

I do not believe he is still watching porn but this is a by-product of him watching too much porn previously and suffering ED issues.

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u/Ok_Commercial3599 — 1 month ago
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I don't know how to do nothing

I do not know how to do nothing. I always have to be doing something, planning something etc. My husband recently got a new computer and has been on it from 5a-1p yesterday and plans to do the same today. It's connected to the TV in the living room and he his head phones on which blocks out the noise from our kids. I don't like to sit on my phone for hours on end but also don't know what to do with my time so I find myself lying in bed frustrated.

I decided I'd open the pool, then realized I can't do it alone. So I got on my laptop for maybe an hour and did work related things but don't want to spend my off days working on my job stuff even if I am salary.

I like the gym, but I have an injury and can't do much so it equally frustrates me. I don't want to spend my entire day cleaning my house. My kids are happy and keeping themselves occupied.

I'm not into gaming, no books I'm currently reading, I don't want to draw or do crosswords but I also don't know how to do nothing. I'm just so frustrated and feel like I should be doing something.

What's the best thing to do to get these feelings to subside and be in the moment and enjoy doing nothing?

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u/Ok_Commercial3599 — 2 months ago