Looking For Ways To Save Money?

Monday, March 1, 2004

Try Your Medicine Cabinet (NAPSA)—You probably open your medicine cabinet every day. But have you stopped to consider how much money you have spent on your prescriptions? Many peo- ple spend thousands of dollars a year on prescription medicine, and some even spend hundredsof dol- lars a month. Then there are those who simply can’t afford the medicines they need. “People who struggle to pay for their prescription medicines too often skip dosesor cut their pills in half,” said Dr. Denman Scott, pro- gram director for Volunteers in Health Care and Professor of Medi- cine at Brown University. “It’s important to make sure you have you follow your doctor’s instructions for taking them. The good includes medicines for chronic conditions such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, If you or someone you know cation is annual household income. For example, a single the medicines you need— and that newsis that there are several ways to save money.” struggles to pay for prescription medicines, a little homework can help reduce the cost of that medicine cabinet. Ask your doctor about generic medicines. Generic medicines have the same active ingredients and work the same way as brand-name medicines, yet they most often cost less than their brand-name counterparts. Generics are FDA-approved, and more than half of all prescriptions and depression. The only qualifi- person making less than $23,275 or a family of four making less than $47,125 will qualify for Rx Outreach. Consider public resources. Most states have Medicaid and other drug assistance programs for seniors, disabled or low-income individuals, and there are federal programs for military personnel or veterans. Also check out local programsor health clinics. Shop around.Notall pharma- written by doctors in the U.S. are filled with generic medicines. Look into programs that offer free or discounted medi- cies charge the same amount for offer free or low-cost medications some common medicines can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars cines. Many private companies to patients who otherwise could not afford them. Ask your doctor or local health clinic to help identify programs for which you qual- ify, or visit www.rxassist.org or www.needymeds.com. For example, Rx Outreach is a mail order program that offers more than 50 generic medicines for only $18 for a three-month (90-day) supply or $30 for a sixmonth (180-day) supply, and prescription medicines. Don’t be afraid to shop aroundfor the best price, just like you would with any major purchase—especially since per year. For more information about programs to help you or someone you know afford prescription medicines, visit www.rxassist.org or www.needymeds.com. For information about Rx Outreach—a safe, affordable, and easy way to get generic medicines, visit www.rxoutreach.com or call toll- free 1-800-769-3880.

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