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How to save money on medications

Here are eight strategies to significantly lower the cost of your medications: Shop around. Yes, I know you love your Pharmacist at XYZ Pharmacy, but hey, if you need to pick up a medicine or two at a different pharmacy because it could help you pay your bills or buy more coffee, that’s exactly what you should do. However, make sure your regular Pharmacist knows the name of the medication you are picking up at another pharmacy, just so they can make sure there are no drug interactions. Switch to a generic. In most situations, taking a generic medication instead of the brand will have the same exact effect in your body. There are some exceptions and cases where your body can respond differently, but it is rare and usually only relates to hormone-type medications. What if switching from a brand name medication to a generic one can saves you $50/month? That’s an extra $600 in your pocket per year! Stop the combo tablets. Sometimes your doctor will prescribe a medication for you that has two medications in one tablet. I mean, who doesn’t like a 2-for-1. Even though it’s more convenient, combination pills usually come at a price. [...]

By | 2017-05-19T03:22:11+00:00 May 5th, 2017|Health|Comments Off on How to save money on medications