Discount Prescription Drugs

Discount prescription drug programs link nearly all of the largest retail chains, as well as smaller independent pharmacies, into a common and consistent discount program.

Prescription drug discount programs provide savings on both generic and name brand prescriptions. Pharmacy discounts will vary dependent upon the formula used by each chain when establishing both retail prices and average wholesale costs for their products. Also, certain prescriptions are sold as "loss leaders" and the pharmacy's usual and customary charge (retail price) may be lower than the plan discounted price.

When using the prescription drug program, members are assured of the highest quality of care in filling prescriptions for federal and state legend drug items. A prescription drug means a drug or medication ordered by a legal prescriber that cannot, under federal or applicable state law, be sold without a prescription.

Because discounts are electronically determined, members are assured of receiving a consistent discount. The pharmacist enters the member's identification number into the on-line computer system and the prescription discount prices are accessed. Individual plans will vary, so always read the details on your specific plan.

Discounts: An average discount of 15%-20% on brand name drugs and an average discount of 25% on generic drugs

Provider network: Over 58,000 pharmacies nationwide, including CVS®, Kroger®, Safeway®, Publix®, United Drugs®, Wal-Mart®, Medicine Shoppe®, Costco®, K-Mart®, Winn Dixie®, Target®, Rite Aid®, Walgreens®, Savon® and more

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