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Prescription medications can be an important part of maintaining your health and lifestyle. Sadly, nearly one quarter of Americans say that they find it hard to afford their medicine. It’s a particular problem for people who have ongoing health issues, and for those who are older but don’t yet qualify for Medicare.
But the problem is not limited to specific groups – nearly 8 in 10 Americans say the cost of prescription drugs is unreasonable, and some skip doses – even of medications that they have been prescribed for significant health issues like diabetes and cancer – due to budget constraints.
And while it’s obvious that people should take their medication as prescribed for critical medical conditions, it’s just as important for everyone to be able to afford to take the right amount of medication for any health issue. For example, if your dentist prescribes antibiotics as part of your oral health treatment plan, it’s important to take that medication as prescribed or you risk an oral infection that can have a significant impact on your overall health – and may, in the worst cases, even prove to be fatal.
Taking prescription medicines may be part of your health regimen. If you have a hard time making your budget stretch to cover your meds, look into other options. One thing to investigate are Prescription Discount Cards.
What is a Prescription Discount Card?
Prescription Discount Cards give you access to reduced rates on your medications. Depending on the card you use, the pharmacy that fills your prescription, and the types of medications you need the savings can range from 20-80%. Even at the lowest range, you can get a big deal discount.
But how can the costs be so low? It’s because the card plan provider negotiated lower rates with participating pharmacies.
How do I get one of these cards?
Well, if you join a dental savings plan offered on DentalPlans.com, you get a free Prescription Discount Card at no extra cost in your first year of membership. You can also join dental savings plans that include prescription discounts along with other important health savings on services like telehealth, vision and hearing care, wellness services and more. There are a lot of options, so it’s easy to find the plan that works for you.
How do I use it?
It’s easy to use your Prescription Discount Card too! You simply look at the discounts offered at nearby pharmacies (discounts can vary) and take your card and the prescription/s you need filled to the pharmacy of your choice. Show it to the pharmacist, and your discount is applied. It’s that simple!
Just be aware that if you have a health insurance plan, you’ll need to choose whether to use your insurance, or your Prescription Discount Card – you can’t combine the two. Just review the savings offered by your insurance and your discount card (you can ask the pharmacist for help in comparing) and choose the option that saves you the most money.
Prescription Discount Cards are a great way to make sure you can get the medicines you need, even if you have a high deductible health insurance plan, your prescriptions aren’t covered, or you are not insured. And, as noted above, you get a free Prescription Discount Card when you first join a dental savings plan through DentalPlans.com. So, stop worrying about health care costs and start smiling – join a dental savings plan today! Learn more and compare plans here.
