Did you know that prescription medications are a lot like gasoline? Most people are not aware that prescriptions are not the same prices at every pharmacy. Just like gas stations have the same gasoline, even the same company, however the cost per gallon is different at each location. The same is true for prescriptions.
Historically drive through pharmacies such as Walgreen’s and CVS tend to have the highest costs because you are paying for the convenience of a 24-hour pharmacy with a drive through. Wal-Mart, Target, big box stores (such as Sam’s and Costco) and the grocery stores are usually less in order to draw customers into their store to buy other items.
Believe it or not there are also differences in costs among the same companies, again similarly to gas stations. For example, one Walgreen’s in the city most likely charges a higher cost than in the rural areas. The cost difference may even be present between two stores only miles apart.
To help you determine if you can save money on your prescription medications check out www.morxcompare.com to see which pharmacies in your area have the best deals on medication costs.
Another website that provides prescription savings is RxRelief. www.rereliefcard.com. There are also pharmacy discount cards offered at our St. Luke’s location that help to save up to 75% off all FDA- approved medications.
Drug manufacturers often have patient assistance programs available as well if you are having a hard time affording your medications.
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