The cost of prescription medications are astronomical. With the current economy in a volatile state, many people are forced to make difficult choices. Do I skimp on groceries or do I take my medications? Will I have to skip taking my medications to pay the rent? These are difficult issues to tackle but there are some steps you can take to ease the situation
One thing you can do is talking to your doctor about whether your medication can or should be split. Some pills are scored to allow this. Often medications are the same price even when the are different in milligrams. If you are taking a 20 milligram medication for instance, ask your doctor if it is possible to prescribe 40 milligrams and split the pills. This can possibly save 50% of your drug bills. Some medications can not be split, and it is dangerous to try. Always consult your doctor and your pharmacist.
You can also speak to your doctor about generics and if they will work in your situation.
Check Online Pharmacies to see if your prescriptions are cheaper there than at your local Pharmacy. Figure in shipping as well, and take into consideration the convenience of having your medication delivered to your home. Prices can vary greatly from one pharmacy to another.
Pharmacychecker.com - allows you to compare prices from different pharmacies.
Please keep in mind that it is illegal to order drugs from other countries. I only recommend comparing prices from US pharmacies.
Costco - a membership fee applies but the savings may be well worth it
drugstore.com - this site has a price checker feature
Many drug companies offer programs to help those who have a hard time paying for their prescription drugs.
I hope some of these tips will be useful.
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