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Drug Company Discount Card
Merck Prescription Discount Card
A discount card for Merck products for people with no prescription drug coverage.
Pfizer Pfriends
A discount card for many Pfizer prescription medications for people with no prescription insurance.
Together Rx Access Card
This discount card for prescription medicines from many companies is available to people with no insurance coverage for medicine.
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Drug Company Cards for Medicare Part D Enrollees
AZMedicine and Me
This card for AstraZeneca drugs is for Medicare Part D recipients.
GSK Access
A card that provides GlaxoSmithKline medicines for patients on Medicare Part D who have spent $600.
LillyMedicareAnswers
Medicare Part D enrollees are eligible for this is card for Eli Lilly drugs.
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State Discount Cards
Many states sponsor discount drug cards for low-income residents. Click
HERE
to look for programs in you state.
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The free discount cards listed below give NeedyMeds a small payment each time the card is used.
Pharmacy Reward
Benefits: You pay the pharmacy's lowest price
Eligibility: Everyone
Cost: Free
Contact:
www.pharmacyreward.com/needymeds/index.cfm
Rx Help for You
Benefits: 10% to 65%
Eligibility: Everyone
Cost: Free
Contact:
www.Rx HelpforYou.com
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Free or Low-Discount Drug Cards
AARP MemberRx Choice
Eligibility: Must be 50 years of age or older and a member of AARP which costs $12.50 per year.
Benefits: Discounts averaging 20%
Cost: $19.95
Contact: 1-800-456-2277 or
www.aarp.org">
Citizens Prescription Drug Program
Eligibility: Everyone, nationwide
Benefits: Discounts averaging 10% to 20%
Cost: $12 per year
Contact: 1-800-JOE-K_4RX or
www.citizensenergy.com/energy-assistance-citizens-health.htm
FamilyWize Prescription Drug Savings Program
Eligibility: Everyone
Benefits: An average of 20% on 8 out of 10 prescriptions
Cost: Free
Contact: Contact your local United Way. Find it at
www.unitedway.org.
Common Questions about Discount Drug Cards
Q: What are drug Discount Cards?
A: Discount Drug Cards offer discounts on various medical services including medicine. They are not a form of insurance. Some are free while others may involve a hefty fee. They are offered by state government, drug companies, non-profit and for-profit businesses.
Q: How do I pick a discount drug card?
A: Carefully evaluate any and all costs involved, such as handling or shipping fees The fee may add up to more than the discount. When using a free card, it is still important to consider the cost of your medicine - you should always do comparative shopping. Speak with a representative of the plan about concerns and to check if your medicine is included.If you have serval plans or card, your local pharmacist will usually tell you the least expensive way to get your medicine.
Q. Do some stores have pharmacy discount cards?
A: Yes, many larger chains offer medicine discounts to their customers. Wal-Mart
and Sam's Club
Sam's Club and others, for example, offer some generic prescriptions for $4. These programs do not usually include all generics. Again, the pharmacist should be able to help you pick the least expensive way to buy your medicine.
Q: How much will it cost?
A: While some cards are free, others have annual fees that range from $12 to as high as $100. Some companies that advertise free medicine have a "processing fee" for each prescription.
Q: How much will I save if I use one of these cards?
A: The discounts offered vary widely from 10% to 70% depending on the program and the prescription medicine being purchased.
Q: Will the discount card always give me the lowest price?
A: You may pay more for some brand name medicine, even with a discount, than you would pay for the generic version or you may find the medicine for a lower cost at a different pharmacy.
Q: Will all my medicines be discounted?
A: Not necessarily. This is a consideration if you are paying a fee. Contact the program to see what medicine is available before making a payment.
Q: What precautions should I take when choosing a discount drug card?
Ask the following questions about the discount card:
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Is there a contact or customer service number that I can call in case of problems?
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What is the refund policy on fees?
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If I am being asked to send money, am I certain my medicine is available at a discount?
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Is the medicine I need available at no or low-cost through a Patient Assistance Program? (Usually, this would be the better option. Click on Patient Assistance Programs in the menu at the left to learn more)
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Are my drugs provided through a mail-order or a walk-in pharmacy? If it's a walk-in, is there one close to me? If it is a mail-order pharmacy, are there additional handling and shipping costs?
