Save Money On Medications

[Fred333]

It is tough to watch what you eat and maintain the body as you get older. Meds do help but you are right, they are sometimes not the answer.

[Christine]

Some tips.

Large package. For drugs you take frequently, buy larger amounts at a time so that each pill is cheaper.

Generic versions. Generic versions are much cheaper than brands. Ask your doctor if you can take a generic drug instead of the brand-name drug. If it is OK, tell the pharmacist you want the generic version of the medicine.

Tablet splitting. Tablet splitting can also help save money, however, needs caution. Tablet splitting is done because higher-strength tablets are sometimes not much more expensive than lower-dose tablets. Pharmacies sell inexpensive devices that help easily split tablets of all shapes.

Online pharmacy service. There are several US online pharmacies where you can obtain prescription non-scheduled medication without prior prescription. So you can save time and money on doctor's visit.

[Mamaw]

Count you pills when you get a new bottle

I pick up medicine for my Mom and I know countless times she has been shorted at least one pill. At the cost of the medicine even with insurance one pill can add up. One day wilth her iron which comes in individual packets they gave her 3o instead of 60.

[disneysteve]

I pick up medicine for my Mom and I know countless times she has been shorted at least one pill. At the cost of the medicine even with insurance one pill can add up. One day wilth her iron which comes in individual packets they gave her 3o instead of 60.

Good advice. It is a pain, especially if you are on multiple meds, but it can really add up. Despite all the advances in technology, pharmacies still hand count the pills that go into the bottles.