It's no secret that the price of prescriptions drugs has been increasing
dramatically. I'm sure you've heard in the news recently about the
astronomical price increase on Mylan's Epi-Pen and Epi-Pen Jr. They increased
the price approximately 600%. I know this first hand as this is a prescription
that is very important for our family. For many families prescriptions (not
just the Epi-Pen) are just not affordable. Here are a few tips you can use to
save on your next prescriptions.
• It all starts with
preventative care. Services like
vaccines, mammograms and autism screenings can now be used by just about
everyone thanks to the Affordable Care Act. You can find a list of free
services for all adults, women and children.
• When you are at the
doctors office make sure you ask for the generic version of your prescription.This alone can drastically reduce the price you pay.
• Don’t feel like you are
stuck using the same pharmacy year after year. Shop around and compare prices
at other pharmacies, online (make sure the site is VIPPS-certified) and look
into mail order services. If you know
you will need a certain prescription for a long period of time, look into
ordering a 30- or 90- day supply.
• AARP members: AARP® Prescription Discounts provided by OptumRx is a
prescription discount program that offers free exclusive discounts to AARP
members, their spouses, and dependents including children, grandchildren and
stepchildren on prescriptions
• Coupons: One reader
mentioned that her pharmacist recommended using the site www.cou-co.com to find a coupon she could use
on her current medication. She found a
coupon and went from paying $60 per month to just $5 a month… Search for a
coupon!
• Patient Assistant
Programs: Check out the site Rx AssistPatient assistance programs are run
by pharmaceutical companies to provide free medications to people who cannot
afford to buy their medicine
• There is
also a government program called Extra Help that can help seniors with the cost of monthly premiums, annual
deductibles and co-payments. Head over
now to find your level of help and see if you qualify.
Keep your daily pills organized with a pill organizer box
. How have you been able to save money on your prescriptions?
Keep your daily pills organized with a pill organizer box
. How have you been able to save money on your prescriptions?
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