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Title: medicine
Post by: nannycoe1 on April 12, 2018, 07:09:52 am

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to save on prescriptions even when you have insurance.

Title: Re: medicine
Post by: linderlizzie on April 13, 2018, 08:42:55 am

Sometimes they charge less if you get them by mail. And some pharmacies offer discounts on prescriptions. Mine does.  :highfive:

Prescription drugs are such a rip-off. Just thought I'd add that thought to the mix.

:fish:

Title: Re: medicine
Post by: madeara on April 13, 2018, 02:56:38 pm

Yes, order them by mail.

Title: Re: medicine
Post by: NRAJOE on April 14, 2018, 12:19:10 pm

Generic?  ???

Title: Re: medicine
Post by: dreamyxo on April 14, 2018, 10:50:58 pm

Yes I get stuff every week about getting them through the mail.  Get samples from your doctor.  Some drug manufactures offer coupons or discounts.  Order them from overseas.  Check out alldaychemist.com

Title: Re: medicine
Post by: paints on April 15, 2018, 11:52:38 am

Try https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0319-prescription-assistance-programs-health-information-older-people

Or https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp/

Title: Re: medicine
Post by: patti4me on April 17, 2018, 02:59:01 pm

I use generic and mail order (90 day supply) and that does help.  However there is 1 medicine I take that is very expensive and not available generic.  Fortunately I was just approved for that medicine to be free for the rest of the year by the drug company.  Hopefully I'll be approved again for next year otherwise I'd have to stop taking it as I cannot afford it on S.S.   Good luck to you!