ABC news did a segment on how to save money on your prescriptions we have number of prescriptions and this is good advice!
1. Check your bill, like you would at a restaurant.
Believe it or not, there are codes
for your drugs, and billing departments often get them wrong. In seconds,
2. Arm yourself with the Low RX App.
Did you know that drug prices
fluctuate like gas prices? This
iphone app tells you what the
average cost is for a particular drug and its generic, and arms you with
the phone numbers of every pharmacy in your area. You can call other pharmacies
to comparison shop. The app also shows discounts.
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3. Go to big wholesalers, even if you’re not a
member.
The Low RX app told ABC News to go
to Costco, and as it turned out, by law you could buy your
prescription drugs there even if you weren’t a member.
4. Negotiate.
If you do go to smaller
mom-and-pop local pharmacies instead of
the chain ones, you can wheel and deal to bring the price down. Bringing cash
can increase your bargaining power.
5. You
can go directly to the big drug companies.
Katz called and emailed large drug
companies on behalf of Cari and Andrew. She kept at it for weeks, providing
proof of the family’s financial situation and even suggested that
Cari might have to stop buying its particular drug altogether.
6. Visit Needymeds.com.
Needymeds is a nonprofit
group that offers grants, vouchers and patient assistance
through its website.
7. Use an RX discount card.
Together Rx Access offers savings on brand-name and generic prescription products to individuals and families without prescription drug coverage, according to its website.
1 comment:
great money saving tips.
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