1. Read the latest research about drug effectiveness
ACEI; ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS
AIIRA; ANGIOTENSIN II RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS
ALZHEIMER'S
ANTI-EMETICS/ANTI-NAUSEA (NAE)
ANTI-PLATLETS DRUGS (AP)
ARTHRITIS & PAIN (NSAIDs)
ARTHRITIS, CROHNS, JUVENILLE ARTHRITIS (TIMSs)
ASTHMA / EMPHYSEMA (ICS)
BETA BLOCKERS
CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS
CHOLESTEROL MEDICINES (STATINs)
DIABETES – ORAL MEDICATIONS (OH)
ESTROGEN
HEARTBURN & STOMACH ULCERS (PPI)
MIGRAINE HEADACHE (TRIPTAN)
MUSCLE RELAXANTS (SMR)
OPIOID PAIN RELIEVERS
URINARY INCONTINENCE (UI)
2. Compare prices:
3. Consult with your physician
4. Check Pharmacies.
Shop around for a pharmacy that offers the best value for your needs. Some drug stores offer cheaper prices but no services such as home delivery or pharmacist consultation.
Comparing prices of prescription drugs at different pharmacies
5. Check dosages.
You may also want to ask your doctor or pharmacist about whether you can save money by ordering your medications in different doses. For instance, if you take 50 mg of a certain medication, it may be cheaper for you to purchase 100 mg pills and take half of one pill each day. Remember, it is important to take exactly the amount of medication your doctor prescribes, so talk to your doctor about whether this would be a safe option for you.
6. Buy in bulk.
If you will be on a drug for a month or more ask your physician if it´s appropriate to order a bulk supply.
7. Order by mail or online.
Mail order pharmacies now account for 10-12% of the total prescription market. Ordering by mail, which can save you 10-15%, is perfect for patients who take medication on an on-going basis and can place orders in advance.
CONSUMER'S LINKS
Oregon´s Research
Reducing Your Costs
Your Prescription
Help Paying for Medicines
Generic Drugs
Using Medicine Safely
Insurance/Medicare
Canadian Drugs
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