Prescription Savings

My husband takes medications for diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Without insurance, it costs us over $500 a month. With the insurance that we had, it was costing us $350 a month. Not much of a savings, huh? My husband recently changed jobs that will have insurance on him, but we still have no idea about the details, etc. Recently, his doctor changed the prescriptions putting him on medications that are on the "$4 lists" or the "$5 lists", depending on where you purchase them. I recently purchased a 90 day supply of all his medications for $85 at K-mart from the $5 list. I think by now, many people know about this program, but just in case you are one that does not, I would like to share this very valuable information with you.


Walmart is committed to lower healthcare costs, and our $4 Prescriptions Program has truly helped our customers save money and live better. In fact, with hundreds of prescription drugs and more than 1,000 over-the-counter medications at only $4 per 30-day supply and their 90 day supply is only $10 and it has already saved them over $1 billion.

You can check what drugs are available here from Walmart.

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Save BIG on more than 300 generic drugs from Target for $4 for a 30 day supply and $10 for a 90 day supply. View their list of available prescriptions here.

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Kroger is offering a 30-day supply on hundreds of prescriptions for only $4, or get a 90-day supply for only $10. That means you can save on generic drugs used to treat a tremendous range of medical conditions.

So, with the know-how of our expert pharmacists, the convenience of picking up your prescriptions while you shop and these new, low price options, we hope to serve you better than any pharmacy in town.

If you do not see your medication listed, ask your prescriber to recommend a generic alternative to your current medication. Look at their prescription list.

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K-Mart offers over 500 medications available for $5 each for a 30-day supply and $15 for a 90 day supply with extra savings on over than 100 generics. Check this list or ask your pharmacist to see if your generic prescriptions are covered.


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Now the Publix Pharmacy makes you feel even better with FREE oral antibiotics.

Publix wants to help you with your health-care costs, so we're happy to be able to give you a great deal on certain generic antibiotics doctors often prescribe. New or current customers: bring in your prescription for one of the generic oral antibiotics listed below to your neighborhood Publix Pharmacy and receive it FREE, up to a 14-day supply. There are no limits on the number of prescriptions you can have filled. And they're FREE to you regardless of your prescription insurance provider.

* Amoxicillin
* Cephalexin
* Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)
* Ciprofloxacin (excluding Ciprofloxacin XR)



* Penicillin VK
* Ampicillin
* Erythromycin Stearate and Ethylsuccinate
* Doxycycline Hyclate (capsules)

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Montel Williams and Prescription Drug Assistance

This article was written September 14, 2007.

Emmy Award winning talk show host Montel Williams was in Mobile today with the "Help is Here Express." It's a big orange bus touring the country to help people who can't afford their prescription drugs. Montel is the spokesperson for the Partnership for Prescription Assistance. program to help uninsured Americans get the medicines they need.

Hundreds of people turned out at USA Medical Center this morning to see Montel. They also wanted information about the Partnership for Prescription Assistance.

Montel told the crowd, "This is the largest private sector initiative in this country. The Pharmaceutical Research Industry has given away almost 9 billion dollars worth of medication in two years."

It's a program especially close to his heart. He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 9 years ago and medication is a vital part of his treatment. "Let me tell you something. I stand before you today and am capable of doing the job that I do everyday because I take about 2,500 dollars worth of medication a month every month."
Montel had tears in his eyes as he explained that many people aren't as fortunate as he is.

Gloria Luckie says the PPA program will help many people. "It's gonna really help a lot of people who can't get out and get their meds and really need meds. I'm blessed to have insurance, but hopefully this will help a lot of people who don't."

Yuvonne Brazier was impressed with Montel's sincerity. "I know he's hurting. I know he's busy, but he still took time and that's what we need in this country, someone that really cares."

"100 thousand people in this state have already been helped," said Montel. "That's what's so crazy. People say does that number really help? Are you kidding me? 4 million people have had medication delivered to their door step for free or nearly free. So why are you going to be the one that is left out."

The "Help is Here Express" awareness bus is just here for just a short time, but when it leaves help is still available. There's a toll free number and a website.

"There is no excuse for someone not to have medication in this country today if they need it. And don't wait for Uncle Sam to do it. Bingo Bango PPA is doing it for you."

Montel Williams-Watch This Video

Source: WKRG.com News