Save at The Pharmacy

A Practical Guide to Reduce Medication Costs

By Donald Levasseur PharmD

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This e-book is protected under international copyright law, and isCopyright © 2009 by PharmerDon, Inc. All trademarked terms are theproperty of their respective holders.This e-book is provided for informational purposes only. We make noclaims or guarantees, and assume none of the risk inherent in your using this information. We make no promises that you’ll save a certainamount from using the information in this e-book. By continuing to readthis e-book you acknowledge that you assume all responsibility.It is possible to accidentally increase your cost if you switch to a lower cost medication. This can happen if there are unintentional side effectsor drug interactions after the change. There can also be other unforeseen circumstances that may increase cost or cause harm. Theseare risks you assume when using this information.Every attempt has been made to provide accurate and reliableinformation. Notwithstanding this fact, the publisher does not warrant or represent at any time that the contents within are accurate due to therapidly changing nature of healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry.The publisher assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or contrary interpretation of the subject matter herein. Any perceivedslights of specific persons, peoples, or organizations are unintentional.

Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................................... 4Do You Really Need the Medication? .................................. 6Is There a Generic Equivalent? ........................................... 9Is There an Alternative? ...................................................... 11Combination Products ......................................................... 13Free Samples ......................................................................15Understanding Insurance Copays ...................................... 17Manufacturer Programs ...................................................... 20Mail Order ........................................................................... 21Prescription Discount Cards .............................................. 23Store Programs ................................................................... 25Import from another Country ............................................... 27Save on Over the Counter Medications .............................. 29Other Resources and Tips .................................................. 31Conclusion ..........................................................................38