Paying Less For Your Meds
Things are getting more expensive and all consumers, especially those with medical problems need whatever help is available to afford the essential items. For the sick, it certainly helps you to realize there are programs to assist you to save on your medicines.
Together Rx Access
One such program is Together Rx Access which was started by ten companies from the pharmaceutical industry. Today, more companies have joined the program. Participants of this program are given discounts of 25 percent 40 percent on approximately 300 brand-name medicines prescribed by medical practitioners for sicknesses like high cholesterol, depressive disorder, asthma, and diabetes. These participants are provided with a card which they show the pharmacist to get their discount when purchasing their medicines. Together Rx Access exists to help those who would otherwise have been unable to afford the medicines they need. Therefore, its benefits are limited to only those people with a lesser income. For instances, a family of three must have a total income lower than $50,000 to be qualified for such a benefit.
To know whether you qualify for the benefit, call (800) 966-0407 or access www.togetherrxaccess.com. The Together Rx Access card finds acceptance at many pharmacies throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Med4Scrips – Save Up To 85% with Free Pharmacy Prescription Discount Card Coupon – Video Guide
National Prescription Savings Card
Another program worth looking into is the National Prescription Savings Card started in 2008. Accepted by almost 60,000 pharmacies throughout the United States, its cardholders can get as much as 20 percent discounts from many of the medicines prescribed by medical practitioners. Different from the Together Rx Access card, you need not declare your income, it does not matter whether you have any insurance coverage and there is no need to fill any form to enroll for the benefit. To enjoy the benefit, you call (866) 203-7208 or access www.npsavings.com.
There are also many stores selling inexpensive generic medicines. This kind of discount offers started in 2006 when a 30-day amount of particular generic medicines prescribed by medical practitioners were offered at $5.00. Since then, programs like this have been offered by companies which include :
- Wegmans
- Sam’s Club
- Walgreens
- Target
- Publix
- Meijer
- Kroger
- City Market
- King Soopers
- Wal-Mart
- BJâs Wholesale Club
You can even get free antibiotics from some of them. If you are still unable to pay for the medicines despite the discounts, there are pharmaceutical companies which can offer help but such requests must involve your medical practitioner.
In order to save money on your medicines, it is worth your while to look into all the above options. However, you should purchase all your medicines from one particular pharmacy as that could mean there is a record of your medicines which allows the pharmacist to look out for any interactions of the medicines taken and make quick replacements when necessary. This is a benefit not available if you get your medicine from different places.
Rx Relief Discount Drug Card – Real or Marketing Ploy? – Video Guide