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CVS Caremark denies (TRT) prescription

I actually changed over to Walgreens and now use GoodRX without issue.
- Splash
- Post #38
- Apr 19, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
CVS Caremark denies (TRT) prescription

Ya gotta love it! All those years we’ve paid top premiums for our medical coverage and now when we need to use it, they deny us. They make me sick!!!
- Splash
- Post #37
- Apr 19, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
A simple but important request!

My exact thoughts!
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- Post #10
- Mar 14, 2022
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
A simple but important request!

Q1- CBC, Platelet, Hepatic Function, PSA, Testosterone, and Estradiol (Sensitive).
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- Post #7
- Mar 11, 2022
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
A simple but important request!

Thank you for that information. I was not aware there were multiple tests so I will be sure to review the ”Madman’s” FT measurement post.
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- Post #5
- Mar 11, 2022
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
A simple but important request!

Yes sir, I made sure the request was granted but to say those numbers were not important, I’m confused.
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- Post #3
- Mar 11, 2022
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
A simple but important request!

Comments welcomed on how to carefully proceed with prescribing physician!
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- Thread
- Mar 11, 2022
- blood analysis
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion
CVS Caremark denies (TRT) prescription

Unfortunately they did without succes.
- Splash
- Post #22
- Jan 23, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
CVS Caremark denies (TRT) prescription

It’s funny you mentioned that because my wife deals with medical billing and were in the process of appeal. We will definitely be contacting the human resource department to file a complaint as our next step. We pay top premium for our (PPO) insurance just to prevent all the referral...
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- Post #21
- Jan 23, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
CVS Caremark denies (TRT) prescription

I am currently searching for “Mail Order Pharmacy’s” prices for my script.
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- Post #7
- Jan 20, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
CVS Caremark denies (TRT) prescription

Due to being a retired state employee, CVS Caremark was the contract my state decided to choose from for current/retired employees. I totally agree with you about the pharmacy dictators especially after I’ve been on (TRT) for 5+ years just for them to suddenly cut me off.
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- Post #6
- Jan 20, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
CVS Caremark denies (TRT) prescription

Thank you for that information
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- Post #3
- Jan 20, 2022
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions
CVS Caremark denies (TRT) prescription

Good Evening, I have been a (TRT) patient stemming from low testosterone since 2016. After bloodwork confirmed my levels, I was referred to and treated successfully by a urologist ever since. For the last year, I have had my mail order prescriptions of testosterone cypionate filled...
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- Thread
- Jan 19, 2022
- cvs caremark
- Replies: 40
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038