As health care costs rise, so do the prices and associated costs of prescription medicines. While some prescription medicines can be costly, there are other alternatives out there such as online pharmacies and generic alternatives to name-brand drugs.
Instructions
1. Gather your prescriptions. Make a list of all of the prescription drugs that you need to take.
2. Speak to your doctor. If your medications are prescribed by different physicians, make an appointment to speak with each of them. Ask them if they can recommend any cheaper options to the medications that they have prescribed for you. Also, ask your doctor or doctors if they have any free samples they can give you. This alone can save you a lot of money and most doctors are happy to help you if they can.
3. Go online and visit reputable Web sites to help you get a general price for each of the medications you are currently taking. DestinationRX.com is a good place to start. They offer free, easy-to-use tools to help you calculate and manage prescription costs. Alternatively, large chain retailers such as Walmart and CVS also offer online pharmacy services such free delivery and low-cost subscriptions. Enter your prescription drug information at these Web sites, and make note of the costs. Don't forget to include shipping fees, if applicable.
4. Visit several of your local pharmacies including large chains such as Duane Reade or Rite-Aid. Speak with a pharmacist to determine the costs of your prescriptions. Make note of the information.
5. Gather all of the information about prices from your research. Add the costs, which will give you a final total. Figure out what the best deal is for you and plan to set aside that amount each month to cover your prescription costs.
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