1) Did you know that you can search the internet for Co-Pay Cards and Coupons for prescriptions drugs (even if you have insurance)? Here is an example of a Co-Pay Card for Lipitor. It states that: If you're an eligible patient, simply use the LIPITOR Co-Pay Card every time you fill your prescription for LIPITOR to instantly start saving. It goes on to say that:
If your insurance co-pay is:
- $54 or less, you pay only $4
- $55 or more, save $50 off your monthly cost, up to $600 of savings per calendar year.
(this is just one example...put Google to work for you)
2) Shop around for the best deal. Pharmacies are like car dealerships and gas stations. You might get a better deal across the street.
3) Just ask. Don't forget to ask for generic. This can be a huge savings. For an example of how you can save big, check-out the $4 generics offered at Target. Meijer's even has *FREE* antibiotics and pre-natal vitamins.
4) If your insurance plan has the option for mail order prescriptions, sign-up! I was paying $65.00 a month for a prescription that I am now getting for FREE because I am using the mail order option offered.
Mail order rocks - way cheaper than the regular pharmacy. I also have a "frequent flyer" card for my prescription eye drops, which also gets me coupons for contact lens solution.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about the "frequent flyer" card! Thanks for another great tip!
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