How to Save Money On Prescription Medications

As I sat down with my surgeon less than one week before my tummy tuck, the only thing I could think about was how grateful I was to have a friend alongside me to help me remember everything I was about to forget during my pre-op appointment. This was not my first surgery, but the mind forgets those experiences that are either the most painful or the most traumatic, and such was my experience with my previous two C-sections. This time, the surgery would be elective and performed under general anesthesia, necessitating a variety of pre and post-operative medications to keep me comfortable and pain-free. My insurance is decent, but one particular medication designed to prevent post-operative nausea was incredibly expensive. At well over $200, the cost of this procedure was adding up. Thankfully, my doctor referred me to SingleCare which saved me nearly 50% on my medications.

SingleCare

SingleCare is a healthcare savings service that offers individuals and families lower prices on prescription medications and medical appointments including those for vision, dental and telehealth visits. Their healthcare savings plan serves as a resource to their members for price comparisons and discounts with their partnered pharmacies and medical professionals.

Using SingleCare for my preoperative anti-nausea medication was incredibly easy since my surgeon had already provided me with the discount to present to my local pharmacy. A few weeks later, I used SingleCare again when my son contracted the flu and required a very expensive anti-viral medication. Once again, SingleCare saved me over 50% on my son’s medication. The service is easy to use and just takes a few minutes.

The cost of prescription medications can be weighty. And while I would love to save money, I typically don’t seek out all of my options unless it is easy and does not require a significant amount of effort or time. SingleCare literally takes minutes and the savings are worth the small amount of invested time. I have been looking up all of our prescription medications, and in many instances, found out I could be saving money on nearly all of them. You can use SingleCare from your laptop or mobile device with their app to save on your prescription medications.

How to use SingleCare to save money on prescription medications:

Have the name of your medication ready (you may need the generic name of the medication)
Input your location
Search for the medication by name
Select the desired pharmacy location
Receive the free discount coupon via email or text, or print the coupon from your device
Present the discount coupon to the pharmacy indicated on the coupon at the time of purchase

How to Save Money on Prescription Medications

The rising cost of insurance is compounded by the number of services and medications that are not being covered. For those who take medication regularly, the cost can be taxing. Unexpected illness or injury with resultant medications can also add to the financial burden associated with medical expenses. There are a number of ways to save money on prescription medications.

Opt for generic medications
Compare prices
Consider a wholesale retailer with a pharmacy
Inquire about 30, 60, and 90-day prescriptions
Use a discount plan like SingleCare

What You Need to Know About SingleCare

SingleCare is a fantastic resource for helping families save money on prescription medications. Here is what you need to know about using the service.

SingleCare offers savings and discounts at over 35,000 pharmacies including CVS, Target, and Walmart. Be sure to download the app so you can search for your medication on-the-go.
You can save money on any prescription from your doctor. Search for your medication on SingleCare.com or via the app.
At present, SingleCare only offers discounts and savings on prescription medications
SingleCare does not offer discounts on mail-order prescriptions
Families can save 50% or more on more than 50,000 prescription medications.

For more information, visit SingleCare.com or download the free mobile app.

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Caryn Bailey

Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.