KANSAS CITY, MO -- Before you order your next prescription, you may want to check for coupons. Clipping those money savers is not just for grocery and health and beauty items. Instead of samples, some drug manufacturers are offering coupons.
With a few clicks of the mouse, it's easy to find coupons to discount your medication for your out-of-pocket costs.
Internetdrugcoupons.com and
needmeds.org are two easy to use databases that list all the available coupons in alphabetical order by drug name.
The sites link you right to the manufacturer's website with all the details.
To get some of the coupons, you have to give your contact information to the manufacturer.
If you have Medicare or Medicaid, you may not be able to take advantage of these savings. You should ask your pharmacist before you print off the coupon.
Consult your doctor before switching to a medication that offers a coupon. It may be cheaper to get the generic than using a coupon on a brand name drug.
These websites also offer free prescription discount cards. Before counting on that, ask your pharmacy if they accept that program and find out if it will work for your medication.
Be wary of those discount programs that charge lots of money.
Before you give up your money, ask your pharamcist if it will save you any money.
Low Income Patient Assistance Programs -- Searchable Databasehttp://www.needymeds.org/company_list.tafhttp://www.rxassist.org/search/default.cfm
http://www.pparx.org/prescription_assistance_programs/list_of_participating_programs
