Saving Money on Prescription Drugs

Let’s face it, the cost of medications can be almost as much as the doctor’s visit itself.  Here are some ways to save money when you are taking prescription medications:

1.  Shop around and compare prices.  Check the different pharmacies in your area and see where you’ll get the best price.  CVS, Walmart, and Targt usually will have the lowest prices.  Target usually features a special when you are transferring a prescription over to their pharmacy, so look for coupons in your Sunday paper.  It is out own experience that Walgreens and Eckerds are the most expensive places to get your prescriptions refilled.

2.  For prescriptions you take on a regular basis, check out the mail order options.  We get some of our prescriptions at a substantial discount by ordering through Caremark.

3.  Ask your doctor for samples, especially when starting a new medication. 

4.  Try generics versus brand name.  Your pharmacist should be able to give you some guidance. 

 

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