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Prescription Saving Options
Steps you can take to help curb your prescription drug costs:
Mail Order Discount Pharmacies
- Consider buying prescription drugs through the mail.
Mail order pharmacies often offer discounts up to 60% when a
person orders a prescription by mail. People ordering through
the mail may also notice savings on their over–the–counter
medications and diabetic testing supplies. Search
www.MinnesotaHelp.info for a list of mail order discount pharmacies.
Internet-Based Discount Programs
- Purchase your prescription drugs online.
Purchasing from an online pharmacy can provide a significant savings.
Search
www.MinnesotaHelp.info for a list of Internet – Based
Pharmacies.
- To find out more information on how you can safely purchase
prescription drugs online click below:
http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/buyOnlineGuide.htm
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DestinationRx is a web
site that mines the Internet for
up to date information on drug pricing across the Internet. It may provide a helpful start to a search for drug prices and
internet purchasing.
General
Drug Discount Cards
Generic
Prescription
Drug
- Ask your doctor to suggest less expensive
alternatives, such as generic drug products or less
expensive substitutes.
 More Ideas on Saving
- Ask for medicine samples.
- Ask your doctor how long you will be on the
prescription, so you can buy
just enough and no more.
- Shop around. Different pharmacies can charge
different prices for the same medication.
- Ask if you can order long-term medication in bulk
amounts to reduce the price.
- Ask if your pharmacy has a senior discount without
joining a membership program or paying an up-front fee.
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