Five Simple Ways to Save on Prescriptions
Use a prescription discount card.
Ask for generic versions of your medications.
Shop around. Prices vary among pharmacies.
Buy in bulk when possible and try mail-order services.
Find a prescription assistance plan like Partnership for Prescription Assistance.
Dangerous Cost-Cutting Measures
Not filling prescriptions.
Splitting pills in half without consulting your doctor first.
Skipping dosages.
Helpful Links and Articles
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance Plan
- Ezine Articles: “Everyone should get a pharmacy savings card.”
- Pfizer “Free Drugs for Unemployed and Uninsured”
- Find Free and Low Cost Drugs
- Learn More About Generic Drugs
- Why Free Drug Samples May Be To Expensive
Insurance Resources
- Compare multiple health insurance quotes using eHealthInsurance.com
- See if your state offers a drug benefit with Medicaid
