Tips and Tricks to Lower Prescription Costs
Prescriptions, along with general health care costs, tend to increase year over year. Here are five ways to reduce your prescription drug costs:
1|Price comparisons
Save money by shopping around and comparing prescription drug prices.
2|Drug substitution
When you’re prescribed a medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist if there is a cheaper alternative available.
3|Mail-order pharmacies
Mail-order and internet pharmacies often offer better deals on prescription drugs, especially for patients with chronic conditions.
4|Discount prescription cards
Drugstore chains or national plans offer additional discounts on your prescriptions for a small monthly or annual fee.
5|Samples
Drug companies give thousands of samples to doctors every year. Your doctor may be able to provide you with weeks’ worth of medication at no charge.
Sources: Zywave