3 ways to save money on Prescription Drugs

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1.  Retail Discounters like Wal-Mart or Target are now selling 30-day generics for as low as $4 a bottle.  A 90-day supply could be as low as $10.  But before you make the drive to the store, be sure to visit their website and check if they have the generic version of the drug you need.

2.  Use Mail Order- If you are on a daily regimen of prescription drugs, see how much the mail order program will cost you.  In some cases, you could save a whole month’s expense just by having it mailed to you. It will also save on gas for your monthly trip to the drugstore.

3.  Avoid brand-name drugs whenever possible.  Inflation has really lifted the costs of drugs and brand-name or “non-preferred” brands (depending on your health plan) can cost you more than double the generic amount.