Knowledge is power. This is why discount drug coupon companies can be helpful to individuals on Medicare and Health Insurance. Comparing the prices of drugs between your Medicare drug plan (Part D) and discount drug companies could save you a lot of money! This is because many drugs can be purchased at a much lower price with one of these discount apps then any insurance co-pay will cost you. It pays to do a little digging to save what often amounts to a significant amount of money!
Please note that these discount drug programs do NOT count towards your health insurance deductible or out of pocket maximums. Please keep that in mind before using them!
Goodrx
- This free/premium discount drug card/app can save you up to 80% off retail drug prices.
- The app will show you the prices at different pharmacies in your area.
- Goodrx is not an insurance plan. There are no hidden fees, and a credit card is not required to use the app for basic discounts.
- However, Goodrx does offer a premium plan called the “savings club” that can increase the discounts.
- Easy to use. You can even get discounts for your family pet!
- Does NOT work with your insurance. You either use your insurance or good RX. Always a good idea to compare prices!
RxSaver
- RxSaver is a totally free discount drug program, no registration required!
- It works by giving you coupons for your local pharmacy that you can use to get discounted pricing, up to 85% off.
- It has no premium pricing model; everyone gets the same price for free!
- Very easy to use! Has a great app that makes saving money easy!
- Does NOT work with your insurance. You either use your insurance or good RX. Always a good idea to compare prices!
SingleCare
- SingleCare is much like Goodrx and RxSavers, it is a free discount program.
- If you sign up, they give you additional incentives.
- It is easy to use and has an App that you can download.
- Does NOT work with your insurance. You either use your insurance or good RX. Always a good idea to compare prices!
Blink Health
- Blink health works very different than the other services on this list.
- Instead of just showing your discounts or offering coupons, Blink Health is a service that you sign up for and buy discounted drugs through.
- The service is free to use with no subscription.
- Blink Health also offers telehealth services, they can help you get a prescription for select medications through a virtual doctor’s visit.
- Does NOT work with your insurance. You either use your insurance or good RX. Always a good idea to compare prices!
Copay and Patient Assistance Programs
There are many other copay and patient assistance programs available for certain drugs. Some are sponsored directly by manufacturers to help people be able to afford the medications they need. If you need something like this it is a good idea make sure it is from a reputable, well known company or directly from the manufacturer.