Discount Drugs?

YES! It is becoming painfully (no pun intended) aware to me that the older I get the more I hear people talking about taking certain medications regularly for various reasons (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc.). I know that none of us want to be taking anything that we don't have to, but sometimes we don't have a choice. We do have a choice in how much we pay for those medications though. Here are some great ways to save when filling your prescription(s):

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 program is available at participating pharmacies

(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.