Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- prescriptions
- some persistence
- internet access with printer
Step1
Search the internet for prescriptions savings programs. There are several free programs out there that offer savings on prescriptions. No insurance premiums required. No lengthy forms or medical histories. However, you may be asked for your income or to answer a short survey.
Step2
Check with any group or affiliation to which you belong. Some vehicle assistance programs are accepted at participating pharmacies for a discount on medication. Other affiliations, such as banks, often sponsor a multi-healthcare discount card that saves money on dental care, vision care, and prescription costs. Your church is a great place to ask for assistance also.
Step3
Get your prescription filled at the doctor’s office. Some offices fill commonly prescribed medications such as antibiotics or ointments for a nominal price. If you do not have insurance and need only that medication, this may be your best option.. It is not always the best price but the wait is shorter (often 5-10 minutes) and you do not have to drive to another location.
Step4
If you are concerned about the price of a medication before leaving the doctor’s office, ask the receptionist or nurse to call your local pharmacy for a price. The difference between two different medications that work just as well can be anywhere from a few dollars to tens of dollars. It is easier to have the doctor write for the lower cost one before leaving the office as opposed to waiting until you reach the pharmacy.
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