An anxious mother came into the pharmacy carrying her young asthmatic son on her hip.
Her son’s physician prescribed him albuterol with Aerochamber. For those who don’t know, an Aerochamber is a brand name spacer used to help the young and elderly better administer their inhaler medication. This high-priced accessory was going to cost her $75. Luckily, we had another spacer from a different manufacturer in stock which cost half as much.
What’s the lesson here?
You can apply the same money-saving tips you use on prescription medication to the purchase of medical supplies. Also, you don’t have to go with what the doctor prescribed especially if you can’t afford it. Ask your pharmacist for less costly alternatives and you might be pleased at the results.
