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Savings On Prescriptions!

in Family Living on 01/11/11

200397811-001I was on a prescription a while back and the Dr. gave me a coupon to get the first one filled for FREE, imagine my surprise when my husband went back to refill it for me and was told it would be $260 and it was too new to have a generic and wouldn’t have a generic for 2 years!

The Dr. changed the prescription, but as I was reading up on it the first one I was on was superior with less side effects.  So, I decided to find out what I could do about it.  I wanted to be back on the other medicine but couldn’t wasn’t going to pay that much for it!

In my research I found that most pharmaceutical companies have a program where you can get it directly from them at a discount or even FREE!

My particular prescription was made by Merck and I found that they have a Patient Assistance Program!  I was able to apply and in no time got my prescriptions mailed to me for FREE! 

You can qualify for some of these programs if you are a US citizen, are uninsured, and your income doesn’t exceed $43,320 or less for individuals, $58,280 or less for couples, or $88,200 or less for a family of 4.

I was thrilled to find this information!  Times are hard and many people don’t have insurance and can’t afford their prescriptions, so make sure to do your research!

Here are a few coupons that A Southern Woman found:

Yaz & Natazia (Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals) Pay $5 for first prescription and pay no more than $25 for refills

Seasonique $75 off first 6 months

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo $15 off prescription

Nuva Ring  $60 off 4 prescriptions

Dian1

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  1. Maria says

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    My husband has insurance that requires him to pay $6 per prescription and he takes 6 different pills a month, so $36 each month, I sat down doing my budget and called his insurance company to see if it was cheaper to get 3 mon supplies. It was not only cheaper, but for a one month supply of each medication cost $6 but a 3 month supply also only cost $6 a month, saving me $72 every 3 months. Something to look into.

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    • Dian says

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      @Maria: Thanks! That’s a great tip!
      Thanks!
      Dian

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