I often get new customers that have just moved to the US from another country.
Sadly, because they are new to our health care system, they are pretty much willing to pay any amount for their medications, without any questions asked. I had one such customer come to fill prescriptions for metformin, glipizide, and lisinopril. For a three months supply of each, it was gonna cost him almost $180.
Luckily, my company had a generic drug program in place. After I explained it to him, there was no hesitation on his part. He was able to get his medications for less than $30 for the same three months’ supply. That is a savings of $150.
What’s the lesson here?
Always check with your pharmacist if there are ways you can save on your medications. The trick is finding a pharmacist that has the time/patience/willingness to help find a solution to your problem, aka a Practical Pharmacist. Ask if your pharmacy participates in a generic drug program. More and more pharmacies are doing it, so it doesn’t hurt to ask. And sometimes, this information is not always out in the open. Remember-Ask and you shall save.
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