Reduce Prescription Costs
If you’ve ever had to take a prescription you know the pain of shelling out big bucks for something you need. What you may not know however is that there are a lot of companies out there that are specifically designed to bring lower cost prescriptions to the public. Check out the websites below and see who fits your needs.
PharmacyChecker.com was founded by a medical doctor in 2003 to help consumers safely save money on medication. it independently checks the credentials of online pharmacies and lets you easily compare drug prices. its online pharmacy verification program is the largest and most accepted — referenced by AARP Magazine, Smart Money, and Consumer Reports. Google, Yahoo! and MSN require PharmacyChecker.com verification of their online pharmacy advertisers.
www.rxaminer.comDetermine what drug could effectively be substituted for the expensive drug you are currently taking, then discuss options with your doctor. Your Medicine Cabinet Advisor gives you all the information you need to make wise medication decisions.
Providing free, easy-to-use tools to help you securely manage and make decisions about prescription purchases for you and your family.
Always ask for the generic form of the prescription with your doctor. Destination Rx helps find the best prices for prescriptions in the local area. (more for the generic cost less than what is on formulary with plan)
Rx Assist
Patient assistance programs are run by pharmaceutical companies to provide free medications to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine. RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of these patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news and articles so that health care professionals and patients can find the information they need. All in one place.
The NeedyMeds drug discount card saves you up to 80% or more off the cost of:
- Prescription Medicines
- Over-the-Counter Drugs
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need through the program that is right for them. Many will get their medications free or nearly free.
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance will help you find the program that’s right for you, free of charge. Remember, you will never be asked for money by a PPA Call Center representative, or on the Website.
The Leading Independent Healthcare Ratings Organization
HealthGrades is the leading health care ratings organization, providing ratings and profiles of hospitals, nursing homes and physicians to consumers, corporations, health plans and hospitals. Millions of consumers and hundreds of the nation’s largest employers, health plans and hospitals rely on HealthGrades independent ratings, consulting and products to make health care decisions based on the quality of care. Founded in 1999, the firm is headquartered in Golden, Colorado, and has over 200 employees.
Thousands of eligible hardworking people with no prescription drug coverage are now saving on the medicines they need with the Together Rx Access Card.
Most cardholders save 25% – 40% on brand-name prescription products.
- Over 300 prescription products are included
- Savings are available on generic drugs as well
Modern Medicine Formulary Counselor Doctor Practice Tool
Prescriptions (Formulary) based on each Carrier and Coverage per state
Tools for Doctors, staff and patient to prescreen prescriptions by health plan formularies.
Different Carriers have different charges based on formulary (drug.)
Example: Lipitor may be a non-preferred for one carrier but preferred with another. This allows the doctor to help work with pharmacists to find the right prescription with the carrier to lower your out of pocket cost.