stifling-characterized by oppressive heat and humidity; the summer was sultry and oppressive; the stifling atmosphere; the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm.. suffocating, close, oppressive, airless, sticky, muggy The stifling heat of the little room was beginning to make me nauseous.
There is a new injectable prescription drug (Prolia/denosumab) that has been working wonders on some people. However, Prolia cost in 2012 is about $1,650 a year for two injections so it can be expensive. Because this is a new treatment, a lot of insurance companies will not cover it. Right now, most people with osteoporosis take pills every day to help fight against bone loss and build new bone.
1 Heparin shots (IV) costs around $3.50 to $6 per vial for a minimum order of 10 vials. 2  Note that this is a baseline cost for a generic version of the drug.3  It will be higher for branded versions, but can end up cheaper if bought at a higher volume. On that same thread, another user claimed it cost her $45 with syringes for a monthâs supply. 2  The costs really came down to the insurance policy. 3  A member on MedHelp.org stated that she had to pay $170 for 39 vials, but thankfully, her Medicaid insurance policy covered it.