Help People Save Money on Their Prescription Medications

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Help People Save Money on Their Prescription Medications Medications work if you take them, and you can’t take them if you can’t afford them. Medication affordability is a concern for millions of Americans who struggle affording their medication each month due to various reasons, such as formulary exclusion, tight budget, under-insurance, no insurance, high deductibles, etc. Here are some ways that can help you save on medications: Seek out low-cost generics: Generics have the same active ingredient as brand-name medications. Ask your doctor if a generic is available for your brand-name medication, or if there is a similar drug with a generic version that you can use. Many retail pharmacies have a list of generics on their website. You can get some generics for just $10 for a 30-day supply from big pharmacy chains such as CVS, Publix, Rite-Aid, Walgreens and Kroger. If a generic version is not available for your medication, ask your doctor if you can use a different drug to address your condition. Voice your concern to your doctor that the cost of medication is important to you, and you need low-cost medications. Get a larger supply: If you are taking medications for long-term for your chronic conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes, ask for a 90-day supply instead of a 30-day supply. This way, you will make copayment only every three months, instead of every month. You may also be offered drug discount prices on a 90-day supply by your pharmacy. Patient assistance programs: Look for patient assistance programs that provide free or lowercost medications to the people who cannot afford them. These programs come handy for uninsured or underinsured persons.


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