Tips for Lowering Prescription Drug Costs

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Tips for Lowering Prescription Drug Costs

Prescription drug costs are going up. Don’t be embarrassed if

you can’t afford a medication. Nearly everyone has been hit by

rising healthcare prices. The following are some cost-saving

tips to consider:

• Ask your doctor if there is a cheaper version of your

medication, such as a generic form.

• Inquire about free samples.

• See if you qualify for a pharmaceutical patient assistance

program. For more information contact Partnership for

Prescription Assistance at 1-888-477-2669 www.pparx.

org or Needy Meds www.needymeds.com.

• Shop for the best drug price, such as through Costco,

wholesale, or reliable Internet-based pharmacies.

• Look for discounted drug prices, such as through your

insurance plan, or AARP. Insurance pharmacy mail

order plans can really cut costs.

• If it’s a drug you are confident you will be taking for

some time and at a steady dose, see if a 90-day supply

costs less than a 30-day supply.

• Look for coupons in magazines or on drug manufacturers’

websites.

much more:

http://www.hbvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/RX%20Cost%20HBV.pdf