5 things your pharmacist wants you to know
If you have met your deductible for the year, refill your medications again before January 1st when deductibles reset.
Insurance companies will typically let you refill your prescription when you have used 80% of the last supply. Controlled substances are typically excluded and some plans will track continued early fills and eventually make you use up the 'stock pile'.
Rx savings programs cannot be added to insurance, but can be used if your insurance won't cover a medication (ex: phentermine is often excluded from coverage, but you can use GoodRx to decrease the cost). Note: these savings programs do not typically have much impact on the cost for brand name medications. Do not pay to access these savings programs - there are free options!!
Manufacturers coupons are often available for brand name medications and can be combined with commercial insurance (not Medicare, Medicaid, or any other plans funded through the government) - take advantage!!
Prices are set by your insurance company - not the pharmacist or technician helping you. We know that medications are often expensive and will try to help to offset costs for you whenever possible. Please be kind.
