See the states that saved the most with SingleCare in 2020

SingleCare members across the country tallied up impressive savings on prescription medications this year, but 10 states out-saved all the rest. 

The 10 states that saved the most with SingleCare*

Ranging as far north as New Jersey and as far south as Florida, 10 states saved more than others with SingleCare. Is your state a super-saver? Without further adieu, the 10 states with the highest prescription savings per capita with SingleCare in 2020 are:

1. Mississippi
2. Georgia
3. Texas
4. South Carolina
5. North Carolina
6. New Jersey
7. Florida
8. Indiana
9. West Virginia
10. Tennessee

In a year when millions of Americans lost their health insurance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, savings options like SingleCare are more important than ever to help people get the medications they need. Below is a state-by-state breakdown of those that saved the most on their prescriptions in 2020.

1. Mississippi 

Not only does Mississippi rank first in amount saved on prescriptions with SingleCare per capita, the state boasts the highest percentage of member enrollment. With 22% of the state population being uninsured, options like SingleCare help people get the medications they need while saving money. 

2. Georgia 

In 2020, Georgia landed in the second-place spot. Like Mississippi, nearly one quarter of Georgia residents are without health insurance, making pharmacy savings cards an important and popular way for Georgians to save money on their prescriptions.

3. Texas

Texans ranked in third place per capita in 2020. The state is also home to the most SingleCare members and most prescriptions filled. Representing nearly 30% of all savings in the top 10 list, the Lone Star State also has the highest rate of uninsured citizens.

Another reason Texans saved so much might be SingleCare’s new partnership with H-E-B, which debuted earlier this year. Boasting nearly 350 stores throughout the state, the supermarket chain’s partnership with SingleCare increased the number of places members can use their pharmacy cards, and likely increased their savings.

4. South Carolina

South Carolina clocks in at number four. Adults 65 years or older make up nearly 18% of the state’s population. “Older populations will use more medications due to chronic conditions that become more prevalent as we age,” explains Aaron Emmel, Pharm.D., founder and program director of Pharmacy Tech Scholar. With a population that likely fills more prescriptions than average, South Carolina was poised to rack up the savings with its pharmacy savings cards.

5. North Carolina 

The Tar Heel State came in at number five. Approximately 20% of North Carolinians are without health insurance, which may have contributed to the state’s savings.

6. New Jersey 

Ranking the third-healthiest state in the U.S., the Garden State saved the sixth highest amount on their prescriptions with SingleCare in 2020. One reason may be that 16.1% of its population is above the age of 65, potentially leading to more prescriptions being filled in the state. 

7. Florida

Floridians took the number-seven spot in the top 10. Florida has the second-highest population in the U.S. of people aged 65+, likely contributing to their prescriptions filled and savings this year. Additionally, one quarter of Florida residents are uninsured, making it likely they rely on programs like SingleCare to fill the gap.

8. Indiana

Even though Indiana filled the fewest prescriptions with SingleCare per capita, the state had the highest savings per member in 2020. How did they save so much? The most-filled prescription in Indiana was Adderall XR, which can cost as much as $333.39 per 30, 30mg capsules without insurance or discounts, like the one the SingleCare pharmacy card can provide.

9. West Virginia 

The state with the third-highest population of residents 65+, West Virginia, came in at number nine. Another reason West Virginians may have saved so much? Their second-most-filled prescription, cetirizine HCl, has an average retail price of $37 without insurance or discounts.

10. Tennessee

Rounding out the list is Tennessee. Tennessee has some of the highest prescription prices in the U.S., leaving plenty of room for saving with pharmacy cards. The state’s most-filled prescription among SingleCare users was alprazolam (the generic of Xanax), which can cost over $30 without insurance or a savings card.

How to save on prescriptions

Although these are only the top 10 states, Americans across the country saved tangible and important money with prescription savings cards this year. These savings are important and relevant for everyday Americans, especially for those who don’t have insurance or adequate insurance.

By partnering directly with pharmacies to offer consistently low drug prices, SingleCare helps people find their necessary and life-saving medications at a savings that helps them continue to make ends meet. Ready to start saving? It may be simpler than you think:

1. Search for your medication on singlecare.com.
2. Find the coupon that corresponds to your pharmacy.
3. Show it to your pharmacist when you drop off your prescription.

*States were ranked by savings per capita based on SingleCare member savings data from Jan. 1, 2020 through Oct. 31, 2020, excluding opioids and weight-loss drugs in the state. Population data was based on the 2010 U.S. Census.

Insurance rates by state found here. Population age found here.