18 “sure-fire” tips to save money on prescription drugs
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eDrugSearch.com’s Ultimate Guide for Saving Money on Prescription Drugs EMPOWER YOURSELF TO SAVE! It’s no secret that prescription drug costs are out of control in the United States. Since 2000, drug costs have risen by an average of 10 percent every year – more than 3 times the rate of inflation during this period. Today, Americans pay more for their medications than the citizens of any developed country in the world. The unfortunate – and sometimes tragic — results of skyrocketing drug prices include consumers forgoing needed medications because they simply can’t afford them. This is particularly evident in today’s struggling economy. The problem of high drug prices most directly affects the 65 million Americans who don’t have prescription drug insurance. But even those Americans who have insurance are seeing co-pays and coverage gaps increase dramatically – pushing many to the financial breaking point when an unexpected health catastrophe strikes. We can’t wait for our government to bail us out of this predicament. We can’t expect our employers or insurance providers to come to our aid, either. The key to paying lower prices for your medications – prices you can afford – is to empower yourself. Become a savvy consumer. Be an opportunistic consumer and learn crucial tips to save money on your prescription drugs. Read more: http://www.edrugsearch.com/edsblog/18-tips-to-save-money-on-prescription-drugs/TRANSCRIPT
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18 “Sure-Fire” Tips to Save Money on
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1 Your physician may know other alternative medications that are much less expensive to help you financially.
Talk Openly with Your Doc
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2 Ask your physician to write a 90-day supply — you will save in bulk just like any other product.
Ask for a 90-Day Supply
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3 Most doctors have a “sample closet” and don’t mind helping you out — especially if they know you’re trying to save.
Ask for Samples
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4 Take free preventive tests via Affordable Care Act & free yearly visits and health screens via Medicare to catch medical conditions early on.
Take Preventive Measures
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5 Regularly check your health plan’s formulary (preferred drug list) to check for cheaper options. *Keep in mind that formularies can change.
Examine Your Rx Formulary
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6 Since 2006, millions of Americans have turned to eDrugSearch.com for help with prescription assistance — slashing the cost of their prescription drugs by 90%.
Compare Drug Prices
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7 In certain circumstances, you can ask your physician to prescribe your medication at twice the strength that he intends for you to take — then split and save the difference.
Split Your Pills
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8 Generic medications can save you a fortune on your med costs — usually around 80-85%.
Ask for Generics
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9 Popular prescription drug coupon sites that help you locate manufacturer discounts include: OptimizeRx.com and InternetDrugCoupons.com
Clip Online Coupons
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10 Living a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise is the single most important thing you can do to minimize your medical costs.
Watch Your Weight
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11 During this one open enrollment time each year, take advantage of plans that may pay additionally for prescription costs. Your plan may have changed without you knowing it.
Examine Your Part D Plan
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12 If you’re using Medicare, check into their “Extra Help” program. You can get up to $4,000 of assistance on your prescriptions!
Get “Extra Help” Through Medicare
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13 Use this handy Medicare link to quickly check if there are of any prescription assistance programs in your state.
Check State Pharma Assistance Programs
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14 Check out these programs: • Partnership for Prescription Assistance • RxAssist • NeedyMeds
Patient Assistance Program Resources
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15 If one medication doesn’t work, your doctor may adding another drug for each condition until one actually works. If this happens, talk to your doc and discuss cutting some of the other meds out — one at a time.
Stop Adding More Drugs
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16 Many meds need to be refrigerated in order to be effective. Others may require a dry, warm storage place. If your meds are not stored properly, they can become ineffective.
Store Your Meds Properly
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17 There are situations where a prescription is not warranted. Discuss this with your pharmacist first, but over-the-counter medications cost a fraction of the price of the prescription.
Try Over-the-Counter Meds
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18 Access local pharmacy prices using:
• GoodRx website • Install GoodRx mobile app
Check Out GoodRx.com for Local Prices
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