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dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
Wed Oct 12, 2016, 01:57 PM Oct 2016

Here is how to save a fortune in prescription drug costs. It DOES work. [View all]

By now most everyone knows that drug prices can vary widely even in the same area.

I have to take a prescribed drug that costs anywhere from $250 to $600.00 per month, for 30 pills, depending on where in town I buy it.

$850 to $1220 for 90 days.

And I have NO drug insurance.

Last month I got 30 day generic supply for 21.49.
and a 90 day supply at another store for 35.00

I used a online coupon from goodrx.com
Just printed it out and much to my surprise 2 different pharmacies accepted it.

Tomorrow I refill the 30 day script for 21.49.

Goodrx is not the only source for cheap drugs.

rxoutreach.org also can get me the drug ( via mail) for the same cheap prices. I have not tried them yet,
BUT
they are approved by the VIPPS Accredited Pharmacy list
https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/vipps/vipps-accredited-pharmacies-list/

rxoutreach.org requires some information, like income, you can punch that in the landing page to see if you qualify, before giving them any other info.
Their income limits are fairly high, so most people should qualify.

Using these coupons are sometimes cheaper than any insurance co-pay or deductible.
You may want to plug in your meds and see what the coupon price is.
You may find putting in your location gives a better price, but you can use the coupon without entering your zip code.








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k and r...thank you Stuart G Oct 2016 #1
Great info. Not looking a gift-horse in the mouth, but what if they stop making the coupons... TheDebbieDee Oct 2016 #2
Then I would go to this: dixiegrrrrl Oct 2016 #4
Speaking of gift-horses safeinOhio Oct 2016 #17
Every little bit helps Warpy Oct 2016 #3
Yeah, same thing happened to me.. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2016 #5
I used a coupon from goodrx Runningdawg Oct 2016 #6
Well, yes and no. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2016 #9
I registered with GoodRX and got a prescription card from them csziggy Oct 2016 #21
I had hesitated to use the card because I did not know the % off it would give me. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2016 #23
Once you are registered you can check the prices each month before you fill your prescription csziggy Oct 2016 #27
Thank you for this. I have A, B, and a medigap that absorbs deducts, but no drug Eleanors38 Oct 2016 #7
Good post. And FYI everyone, GoodRx has an App Divine Discontent Oct 2016 #8
Another thing to do is to ask your doctor if there is a less expensive drug that does the same thing tonyt53 Oct 2016 #10
Thanks for posting Sherman A1 Oct 2016 #11
K&R trof Oct 2016 #12
My brother lives close enough to Mexico that he gets his meds there. hunter Oct 2016 #18
Do any of these coupons work with brand names? pnwmom Oct 2016 #19
Go to the site, it has a search box. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2016 #20
Thanks! pnwmom Oct 2016 #26
Some brand names, but not all csziggy Oct 2016 #24
Thanks! pnwmom Oct 2016 #25
K&R... spanone Oct 2016 #22
I'm an old codger and when I get in the doughnut hole Jim Beard Oct 2016 #28
Also check pharmaceutical company websites, and appeal insurance lostnfound Oct 2016 #32
Needymeds.org lists all the companies that do that. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2016 #33
kicking for the post weekend, post hurricane group. n/t dixiegrrrrl Oct 2016 #35
Thank you and bookmarking for later. Lifelong Protester Oct 2016 #36
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