Believe me, I have had knee lesions and probs since birth and your friend has a sane doctor. But the price differences are criminal. I wouldn't see it changed because I believe in free enterprise, but for a medicine that quickly becomes part of a patient's monthly budget, you really have to do some shopping!!! I hope since my last post you have found some luck for your friend and it is very nice to try to help in any way you can... Is she related to someone in the Service at all... Does anyone know if there are pharmacies at the PXs on bases, and if so, what are their policies? That could be a possibility...