I am taking estrogen for its beneficial effects on my urinary tract. In the past, I spent $64 of my own money per month for the medicine. After talking to my pharmacist, I tried the compounded estrogen that worked just as well and it cost $60 for an entire six months. That is quite a saving since Medicare seems to think 75 year olds do not need estrogen. I would hate to give up this much cheaper, just as effective medicine.