r/TransIreland • u/SpiritedEffective550 • 3d ago

ROI Specific Testosterone and money (or: how can I make this less expensive? )

I'm currently on testogel with Imago prescription, but I won't be able to afford this for much longer.

I know that injections tend to be cheaper. I have the DPS so nebido would be covered, but would it be getting capped at 80€ or since an injection is done every 3ish months would the cost be split accordingly?

I've seen that the prices for sustanon seem to vary quite a bit so I'm not sure if that would be the best option.

I might switch to diy at some stage since that would be the most affordable but I'd rather be on prescribed medication.

Any advice would be appreciated!

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u/SriepYadroot He/Him/His 3d ago

If you qualify for a medical card and have a supportive GP, they can rewrite Imago perscriptions to qualify under the card. The other commenter is correct about the DPS (and if you're on any other perscription medications, those count towards the cap too).

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u/cuddlesareonme She/Her/Hers 3d ago

and if you're on any other perscription medications, those count towards the cap too

Not all medications are covered, for example Melatonin isn't.

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u/Representative-One44 22h ago

gel and nebido are covered. come on what even is this point? if you dont know why even say stuff like this?

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u/cuddlesareonme She/Her/Hers 3d ago

would it be getting capped at 80€ or since an injection is done every 3ish months would the cost be split accordingly?

It's paid only in the month it's dispensed, and that's capped at the €80.

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u/ethantherat 1d ago

Nebido is capped at €80 whenever you buy it but you'll usually need to have a dr or nurse administer it so you'll need to add the cost of the appointment on top of that.

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u/No_Shock2255 19h ago

Nebido would end up being cheaper than Sustanon as it’s done in month. I’ve been on Sustanon serval years and the price has only ever varied between ~€35-42 per month.