A plain-language guide Cost

Cost, in plain terms

Ask for the whole bill, not just the opening price.

This guide has no Selank price to give you.

The U.S. has no approved Selank medicine, so there is no official price from a maker or government to report.

The list price is the amount published by a medicine’s maker. It is not a personalised bill.

Ask what each charge covers

Before paying for a care visit, request a written total and an explanation of what is included.

Items to ask about in a written quote
ItemQuestion
VisitWhat does the assessment include?
MedicineWould this be charged separately?
TestsWould any tests be needed, and what would they cost?
Follow-upIs another conversation included?
DeliveryIs there a separate delivery charge?
Ongoing chargesDoes payment repeat, and how can it be stopped?

If a service quotes a monthly plan, ask for the usual charge after any opening offer. Ask whether medicine is included.

Ask what happens if the plan changes

What would the visit cost if no medicine is prescribed? What is the cancellation process? When would another charge happen?

Ask for those answers before agreeing to payment. Keep the written terms so you can compare the same things across options.

Keep cost separate from the treatment claim

A price quote does not answer whether the product is approved or well studied.

Prepare questions for your insurance plan

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