Type 2 diabetic

Member since 13 December 2024

beckinlbcMember13 December 2024 16:03:43

I am being prescribed Mounjaro because of my diabetes getting worse. I am also thinking about leaving the US with the political climate.聽 Is this medicine available in Costa Rica and if yes, how much does it cost.

Becki

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rainagain Serial expat

Member since 24 March 2024

rainagainSerial expat13 December 2024 21:54:57

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@beckinlbc

The national healthcare system (CCSS) has a website; you can see their list of medications (web address below). As for private pharmacies (there are thousands of them)... you won't know until you walk in and ask; or consult a physician... they may know the availability of your specific need.

hopefully somebody has better info that doesn't require too much research...

TerrynViv Serial expat

Member since 21 October 2011

TerrynVivSerial expat13 December 2024 22:35:06

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I sent you a PM.

Kyle Larson Member

Member since 14 December 2024

Kyle LarsonMember14 December 2024 15:03:54

I have that same question.聽 I asked at PriceSmart Pharmacy, but they didn't have it.

daveandmarcia Serial expat

Member since 03 February 2023

daveandmarciaSerial expat16 December 2024 14:48:39

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My brief search for information on Mounjaro reveals that it appears to function by eliminating excess glucose from the blood via the kidneys. If that's correct (I'm not a doctor and never played one.), then your prescribing physician may be open to prescribing XigduoXR in its place. That's an oral combination of metformin and farxiga that's available in at least a couple of strengths.

I've been on XigduoXR 5mg/1,000mg for over two years and have had spectacular results on my periodic Hba1c tests. The XigduoXR is readily available in Costa Rican farmacias.