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What are RX Cards? | Dr. Christopher Zed | Healthcare
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What are RX Cards? by Christopher Zed | Mar 14, 2022 | dr. christopher zed, Healthcare
Prescription drug cards, also known as RX cards, are savings cards issued to prescription users that are designed to save money on out-of-pocket prescription costs. These cards can be used at retail pharmacies and may help patients with their upfront costs on prescription medications. They are typically given to a patient at a health care provider’s office and may be supplied by the prescription manufacturing company itself. Once a prescription drug card is obtained, it can be presented to a pharmacy along with a valid prescription for processing. Many cards can be used in conjunction with private health insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare. These cards can reduce a patient’s copay amount that is paid directly to the pharmacy. For cash-paying patients, it can reduce the total outof-pocket cost. Prescription drug cards are reimbursed by a third-party payor, typically the drug manufacturer and these funds are reimbursed directly to the pharmacy. Some prescription drug cards are good for one-time use only, while others can be used multiple times for the same prescription with attached refills. These cards are called https://drchristopherzed.org/what-are-rx-cards/
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