Just writing to share my experience with not being able to source my Pegasys in the last week. Chemist Warehouse sent me the usual text to see if I wanted to order my Pegasys and I said yes
Due to the price they don’t keep it in stock and order it in each time tho they need my commitment to order it. However, the pharmacist phoned me on Saturday night to say she would not be able to source any till the end of the month and since I would need it before then to ring around all the pharmacies to see if they have any stock.Well I made quite a few phone calls and due to it being so pricey, only one pharmacy had any on hand, the rest of the pharmacies did not know when they would be able to get their hands on any Pegasys. The one pharmacy that had some any it was for the higher mcg dose injection which didn’t work for me.
So I had seen a post on the Health Unlocked site which mentioned the shortage and how JustMeds may be the company to contact. I did some googling and came up with the following website - https://www.justmeds.com.au/pegasys
Also that night I sat down and joined in with my first chat meeting with MPN-Mates. It was great
When I mentioned my efforts that day to get my Pegasys supply, Leon shared a link with Steve who forwarded it onto me. It was the same company JustMeds that I had come across.
I wrote to my haematologist that evening and told her what had transpired and asked her how I should move forward. She phoned me the next day and explained that she had only just heard about the Pegasys problem and it was not well known. She said she also worked in the public hospitals and there was no problem accessing Pegasys there.
She said that most pharmacists etc around Australia had not been warned and were still under the impression that they would get stocks in, they just didn’t know when.
However, now no one would be able to get any stock from the 1st September 2024.
It could only be accessed through two companies, JustMeds and I don’t know the name of the other.
So she sent me the brochure which can be accessed from that site above and said to follow the steps and to let her know of my progress. Any problems to get back to her asap. She said if I did it online then to also ring the company the following day to just check up and confirm all went well. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/ ... t+2024.pdf
So the next morning I had a email reply from JustMeds.
They said to take a photo/scan of my script and send it through on this email - rx@justmeds.com.au and to post my original script to the address they gave me which is on the information brochure on the website above.
They asked if I was on any concession cards etc and if so to pass that onto them and my Medicare number. The site explains how it is billed and we will continue to pay what we have been paying, no extra.
They asked if I wanted to order via their app or to contact them each time to order. I said I would give the app a go to start with.
They then sent me an SMS with a link for their app.
I clicked on it tho it didn’t take me anywhere.
I phoned the lady and she was very helpful.
She said I would just need to allow one week beforehand when I order. She said if I had any other scripts I could order those through them as well.
There is no charge for delivery. The Pegasys would be delivered in a refrigerated vehicle and I could order more if I wished. That would be very helpful for me as for 3 months each year we travel overseas and I would need to take a bulk supply with me.
I will copy and paste below what I have received via email -
“ Hi Sharon,
Welcome to JustMeds, thankyou for sending your prescription.
Please ensure the original is posted to us at: JustMeds PO BOX 536 Noosa Heads 4567 QLD
Could you please reply to this email with your Medicare Card number, any concession cards and Safety net card numbers you have.
We can then either send you a link to use the Medadvisor Medication Management app (or search for our pharmacy JustMeds Mosman 2088).
Alternatively, you can send us an email each time you require a delivery of your medication, we will then send you a link to make payment and delivery will be arranged. Please order a week before your medication is due to ensure delivery arrives before required.
If you have any queries, please call us on 07 2000 4124
We can deliver your other prescriptions with your Pegasys if you like, if you would like to accept this offer please email a photo of those scripts and post all originals directly to us.
Warm regards,
Kerryn Woodward
Pharmacist and Customer Support
Ph – 07 2000 4124
JustMeds Pty Ltd
Mail: P.O Box 536 Noosa Heads 4567 QLD
Email: pharmacist@justmeds.com.au
Website www.Justmeds.com.au “
The next email I received -
“ Thankyou Sharon,
We can either send you a link to your phone to use the Medadvisor app to order your medication and make payment. Or I can send you a payment link directly to your email to pay for your medication.
If you request for the payment link, you can then just send us an email or SMS each time you require a new delivery.
Warm regards,
Kerryn Woodward
Pharmacist and Customer Support
Ph – 07 2000 4124
JustMeds Pty Ltd
Mail: P.O Box 536 Noosa Heads 4567 QLD
Email: pharmacist@justmeds.com.au
Website www.Justmeds.com.au “
So I hope that has helped anyone in Australia, wondering what to do with their Pegasys supply.
Any questions further, just phone Kerryn on the phone number above and I am sure you will helped.
Best wishes,
Sharon Landau
