A man comes in one evening complaining that he’s been feeling lousy due to burning pain in his chest. His doctor has written him a prescription for Aciphex, a brand-name heartburn medication.
Even with his insurance, he has a copay of $80. I remember we got a coupon for that medication from the manufacturer, so I offered him one and he agreed to use it. This saves him $35 for a month supply. He now only has to pay $45, almost half off. Needless to say, he is extremely pleased for the significant saving.
What’s the lesson here?
Seek out coupons! Ask your doctor if there are coupons for your prescribed medication before you leave the office. If the answer is no, keep looking. Ask the pharmacist when you get the medication filled. We sometimes have coupons behind the counter for certain medications. Sometimes we forget they are there, so make sure to ask.
Aciphex has two coupons out right now. One is for a 14 day trial, the other is a discount of up to $35 off your copay. Click here to go directly to the Aciphex website.
You can also call the manufacturer at (800) 952-0400 if you prefer.
FOR OTHER WAYS TO SAVE…
$45 still too much to pay??? Check out 99 Practical Ways to Save on Prescription Drugs for more money-saving tips. Click here to go to the book page.
