With the COBRA health insurance subsidy expiring for many who have become unemployed during the economic downturn, we just wanted to remind everyone that $4 generic drugs are available for many commonly-prescribed prescription drugs. Even if you have health insurance, $4 generic drugs can still save you a lot of money on your prescriptions.
Hundreds of common generic prescription drugs are available for $4 for a 30-day supply at numerous large retailers around the country, including Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Costco, Target, Kroger’s, and Safeway, just to name a few.
With many prescription drugs having co-payments of $10 or more apiece and retail prices of much more, being able to fill a prescription for $4 for a month’s supply can mean a significant savings to many. It can represent a huge savings to someone with a chronic condition who needs several prescriptions a month as many senior citizens do.
For example, if you usually take 4 separate prescription drugs with a co-pay of $10 apiece, the cost of your prescription drugs would usually be $480 annually. Switch to generic prescription drugs at a cost of $4 apiece, and your annual prescription drug costs drop to $192 annually, a savings of $288.
Getting started can be as easy as taking a list of the prescription drugs that you currently use to your doctor along with a list of the generic prescription drugs available on the $4 generic prescription drug problem at your local Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Costco, Target, etc.
If any of the available $4 generic prescription drugs is an acceptable substitute for the drugs on your list, you can switch your prescription to the new pharmacy which is usually as easy as a telephone call. If your doctor is willing to write a prescription for a 90 day supply, your costs can be even lower, usually $10 for each 90 day supply.
For more on saving on your prescription drugs, generic drugs, and other related topics, visit MyHealthCafe.com:
Basic Tips for Saving On Your Prescription Drugs
Generic Drugs-What Are They? Are They Safe?
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