You know a fair price for a gallon of gas, loaf of bread, or a dozen eggs when you see it. But what about something as important and expensive as your prescription drugs? Do you know how to find the best price?
Many people don’t know that prescription prices vary from pharmacy to pharmacy. In fact, you may be paying more than you have to. Luckily, RxSaver can help you see prices at nearby pharmacies so you can find the lowest price on your medications.
How do I find the best prescription prices?
RxSaver does the legwork for you to find the cheapest coupon for your prescription medication at pharmacies nearby. All you need to do is search your medication through RxSaver, find the coupon you want to use, and show it at check out.
Be sure you have an active prescription from your health care provider so they can send your prescription directly to the pharmacy where you want to use the RxSaver coupon.
Which pharmacies have the best Rx prices?
As we mentioned, prescription prices vary from pharmacy to pharmacy which is why it’s always important to use RxSaver each time you fill a prescription to make sure you’re saving the most.
We rounded up 10 common prescription medications to show the average pricing across select national pharmacies using RxSaver.
Costco | RxSaver Price* | Walmart | RxSaver Price* | CVS | RxSaver Price* | Walgreens | RxSaver Price* | Rite Aid | RxSaver Price* | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Albuterol Sulfate | $10.43 | $10.21 | $10.94 | $15.19 | $11.91 |
Amoxicillin | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.26 | $6.40 | $5.03 |
Atorvastatin (generic for Lipitor) | $8.45 | $15.00 | $19.53 | $33.83 | $27.55 |
Duloxetine (generic for Cymbalta) | $12.49 | $15.00 | $53.00 | $61.98 | $36.66 |
Estradiol (generic for Estrace) | $10.80 | $7.34 | $7.61 | $8.33 | $7.01 |
Levothyroxine (generic of Levo-T) | $10.92 | $4.00 | $7.59 | $7.59 | $7.59 |
Omeprazole | $6.71 | $15.00 | $14.23 | $24.63 | $21.85 |
Sildenafil (generic for Viagra) | $10.49 | $13.27 | $25.90 | $151.84 | $62.21 |
Valacyclovir (generic for Valtrex) | $19.13 | $30.98 | $69.05 | $90.08 | $59.96 |
Total price | $95.82 | $117.20 | $214.11 | $399.87 | $239.77 |
Why should I shop around for medications?
Since savings vary from pharmacy location and often pharmacy retailer you could be leaving a lot of money on the table simply by just knowing to search before filling your medication. RxSaver allows you to search for prescription coupons in seconds and offers coupons on 6,000+ medications.
How do I save on medication costs with RxSaver?
1. Search for your medication.
2. Select the coupon for the pharmacy and coupon of your choice.
3. Fill your prescription at the pharmacy matching the RxSaver coupon.
3. Show RxSaver coupon at check out.
4. Celebrate your savings!
Should I ask my health care provider about generic medications?
Generics are typically cheaper than brand medications and a generic drug works exactly the same as its brand counterpart. If your health care provider hasn’t already recommended switching your prescription to a generic, ask them if a generic is available for your brand medication.
Does my health insurance offer the best price for prescription medications?
Anyone can use RxSaver, whether or not they have health insurance. Many people are surprised to learn that their insurance copay might not be the cheapest option when it comes to prescription medications. Be sure to check RxSaver before filling any prescription to determine whether your copay or an RxSaver coupon offers you a lower out-of-pocket cost.
RxSaver often beats health insurance copays and always helps customers save on the cash price of prescription medications. It’s important to know that if you use an RxSaver coupon, the cost of your medication will not be applied to your insurance deductible.
RxSaver Helps You Save Up To 85%
RxSaver can help you save significantly off the cash price of prescription medications. Be sure to check RxSaver before filling your prescription to make sure you are saving the most at the pharmacy counter.
Sildenafil: 20 mg / 30 tablets Atorvastatin: 40 mg / 30 tablets Duloxetine: 60 mg /30 capsule drs Albuterol Sulfate: 2.5mg/3ml / 25 vials Amoxicillin: 500 mg/ 21 capsules Valacyclovir: 100 mg / 30 tablets Omeprazole: 20 mg / 30 capsule drs Tadalafil: 20 mg / 30 tablets Estradiol: 1 mg / 30 tablets Levothyroxine: 5 mg / 30 tablets
*Lowest online price at national pharmacy chains Costco, CVS, RiteAid, Walgreens and Walmart as of 10/12/2020. Prices vary by location and pharmacy, see RxSaver.com for actual pricing in your area.
RxSaver Editors
RxSaver Editors are wellness enthusiasts who help you learn how you can save the most on prescription medication costs and other health-related topics.
The information on this site is generalized and is not medical advice. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard seeking advice or delay in seeking treatment because of something you have read on our site. RxSaver makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of this information.
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