{"id":8735,"date":"2020-02-11T09:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T14:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=8735"},"modified":"2023-06-06T17:10:35","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T21:10:35","slug":"save-on-my-prescriptions-discounts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/save-on-my-prescriptions-discounts\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I save on my medication? 10 techniques to try"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescriptions are expensive\u2014there\u2019s no two ways about it. If you live in the U.S., that means you pay more per capita for medication than any other industrialized nation in the world. When you\u2019re young and healthy, you might not worry much. But if you\u2019re diagnosed with a chronic condition or need a pricey medication, the costs can add up fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quarter of adults taking a prescription say it\u2019s difficult to afford their medications, according to data collected by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kff.org\/health-reform\/poll-finding\/kff-health-tracking-poll-february-2019-prescription-drugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaiser Family Foundation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Even if you\u2019re part of the 75% who aren\u2019t pinching pennies to pay for a drug, it\u2019s always nice to have a little extra money in your pocket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get cheaper prescriptions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few strategies to help you save on prescriptions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#compare-prices\">Compare prices. <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#prescription-savings-card\">Use a prescription savings card.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#look-for-coupon\">Look for prescription drug coupons.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#apply\">Apply for prescription assistance.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#ask-generic\">Ask for the generic.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#different-medication\">Try a different medication.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#find-needed-medication\">Find out if you need that medication.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#request-supply\">Request a 90-day supply.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#shop-online\">Shop online.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#change-insurance-plan\">Think about changing your insurance plan.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"compare-prices\">1. Compare prices.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you purchase a flight, you compare the cost of leaving at different times or using a different airline. When you shop for clothing, you might wait for a sale or buy a different brand to save a few dollars. Why should picking up your prescription be any different?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though most people need a prescription at some point in their lives, most people don\u2019t know that the prices vary between pharmacies. Switching from one pharmacy to another could help you cut costs, especially for recurring prescriptions. Or, trying a big-box store might net you more savings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry. You don\u2019t have to visit multiple pharmacies to compare prices, even if you take multiple medications. Instead, search your prescription on SingleCare and enter your zip code to find the cheapest place to get prescriptions filled near you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/pharmacy-near-me\"><b>Find a pharmacy near you<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"prescription-savings-card\">2. Use a prescription savings card.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription discount cards, like SingleCare, can help you reduce prices up to 80%. It\u2019s free and easy-to-use. Just go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">singlecare.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or download the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/use-singlecare-app\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and search for your medication. Make sure to adjust the filters for your dose and quantity, then select the coupon for the pharmacy with the lowest cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s your first time filling a prescription with SingleCare, you\u2019ll get $3 off. Then, each time you fill another, you\u2019ll earn extra discounts toward future medications with our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/signup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bonus savings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare\u2019s price transparency charts let you compare the cash price to the SingleCare savings for the past year. If it\u2019s lower than your insurance copay, you know you\u2019re saving money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/prescriptions-cheaper-without-insurance\/\"><b>Why is my prescription more expensive with insurance?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"look-for-coupon\">3. Look for prescription drug coupons.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a drug is new, it\u2019s often expensive and only available in its brand-name form. Sometimes manufacturer coupons are available for people who meet certain qualifications, such as providing medical information or being insured. The prescription savings are great, but not everyone can use them. Note: SingleCare\u2019s free drug coupons are available to everyone\u2014regardless of insurance status and income level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some retail pharmacies will also offer coupons to entice customers to fill prescriptions with them. For example, you might get a $25 in-store gift card for your first prescription as a new customer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"apply\">4. Apply for prescription assistance.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription assistance programs (PAPs) exist to support people who require medication but cannot afford it. There are many different kinds offered by: drug manufacturers, state or local governments, and nonprofits. Most are contingent on demonstrating financial need or denial from an insurance company. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.needymeds.org\/pap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needymeds.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a good place to start researching if these prescription discounts are available to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ask-generic\">5. Ask for the generic.<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/are-generic-drugs-as-good-as-brand-name-medicines\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generic and brand-name drugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have the same active ingredients. Meaning, they will have the same efficacy for treating your condition. The main difference is the cost to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand-name drugs tend to be more expensive because of the lengthy drug development process. Manufacturers charge more to recoup costs. When a patent expires, other manufacturers can produce the medication, and competition drives the price down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"different-medication\">6. Try a different medication.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most physicians are aware that some medications are more expensive than others. If you\u2019re having trouble affording your treatment, talk to your doctor about trying a different prescription that might cost less.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHave an open conversation with your healthcare provider about the price of your medication; b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e honest with your doctor about the importance of finances related to medications,\u201d suggests <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/author\/shaili-gandhi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaili Gandhi, Pharm.D.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, vice president of formulary operations at SingleCare. \u201cGeneric medications can be a fraction of the cost as brand name, or another equivalent medication could cost far less. If you don\u2019t mention it to your physician, they may just assume your insurance will pay for expensive prescriptions\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But insurance doesn\u2019t always cover it, and even if it does, we know how important it is to save.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newer drugs tend to cost more, while old standbys like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/penicillins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">penicillin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/statins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have lower price points. There may be an equivalent therapy to try that\u2019s easier on the wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/symbicort-alternatives\/\"><b>Symbicort alternatives<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"find-needed-medication\">7. Find out if you need that medication.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been taking the same medication for years, it\u2019s worth checking in to see if you still need that prescription. \u201cMake sure that you\u2019re not paying for medications that you no longer need,\u201d Dr. Gandhi recommends. \u201cTalk to your healthcare provider about lifestyle changes that could eliminate a medication from your daily regimen. Or, just check in on a prescription you\u2019ve had for years.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve made a lifestyle change that works, it may reduce your need for certain medications. It never hurts to ask your healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"request-supply\">8. Request a 90-day supply.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For routine medications, you may consider 90-day fills. They can reduce price, and add convenience. In other words, for medications you know you\u2019ll need in the foreseeable future\u2014like high blood pressure medications or birth control\u2014you may be able to order a three-month supply.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of refilling every 30 days, a 90-day supply can decrease the total copay. Buying in bulk can cut costs up to 29%, according to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19905039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Chicago study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"shop-online\">9. Shop online (carefully).<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You order nearly everything else online, so why not add medications to your digital shopping cart? It\u2019s a great way to find deals on other items, and the high price of prescriptions has pushed many people to search the internet for lower-cost alternatives. Add convenience, and it seems like a win-win.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use an accredited pharmacy, it can be. However, it\u2019s easy to accidentally purchase counterfeit pills. Before buying medication online, make sure the pharmacy requires a prescription for purchase and is part of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nabp.pharmacy\/programs\/vipps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program. Look for contact information, in case you have a question for the pharmacist, and for other clues the site is valid\u2014like a physical address in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/buy-cialis-online\/\"><b>How to buy Cialis online<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/generic-viagra-online\/\"><b>How to buy Viagra online<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"change-insurance-plan\">10. Think about changing your insurance plan.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re covered by insurance through your employer, or with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medicare-part-d-plans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Part D<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your plan dictates your deductible, what drugs are covered, and your copay at the pharmacy counter. If you\u2019re diagnosed with a new condition, and the medication that treats it is very expensive, it\u2019s time to explore your options. A slightly higher monthly payment might mean a lower deductible or improved drug coverage. When an every-month prescription costs less, that expense can balance out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you have insurance or not, there are options to lower your out-of-pocket costs. Don\u2019t let the high prices be the reason you don\u2019t take your medication! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prescriptions are expensive\u2014there\u2019s no two ways about it. If you live in the U.S., that means you pay more per capita for medication than any other industrialized nation in the world. When you\u2019re young and healthy, you might not worry much. 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