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Drug Discount Cards and Programs

For uninsured Virginians and those whose health insurance doesn't cover prescription medications, drug discount cards and programs may be able to offer some cost relief.  See below for a list of cards and programs, including eligibility requirements,

if any, enrollment costs, if any, and an estimate of savings available.

Before enrolling in or switching your prescription to one of these programs, it's important to investigate:

Cost:  Carefully review what, if any, fees you will have to pay to enroll;
Coverage:  Check to see if the program covers the medicines you need;
Convenience:  Discover if the program covers mail-order prescriptions only or if there is a nearby participating pharmacy; and
Overall Savings:  Determine if the potential savings would offset the fees/costs involved. 

Generic Options

Because many of the drug discount cards and programs cover name brand name medicines only, it may be wise to compare costs of the generic equivalent against the discounted brand name medication (if you and your physician determine that the generic is an acceptable alternative.)  Also look into the discount generic prescriptions offered by pharmacies at places such as WalMart, Kroger, or Target and members-only retailers such as BJ's, Sam's Club and Costco -- in some cases, the savings available through these retailers can more than offset the cost of membership. 

VHCF has compiled a Generic Medication Access ChartThis PDF chart lists hundreds of medications by brand name and generic name, shows which of eight selected retailers' discount generic drug programs carry the medication, and indicates how much each charges. (Please note that prices and medications included may change without notice.)

Generic MedSearch is a tool that includes all of the deeply discounted generic drugs from Walmart/Sams, Target, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Kroger, Ralphs, CVS, Kmart and Giant. It includes the number of pills supplied and the cost for 30- and 90- day supplies from most pharmacies.

Chronic Conditions

If you have a chronic illness, meet eligibility requirements, and live in an area of Virginia with a Medication Assistance Program, you may be able to receive free prescription medications through RxRelief Virginia

Depending on your disease and your income, you may be able to get help paying your insurance deductible or co-payment for certain medications. RxAssist has a list of co-pay assistance programs, arranged by disease/diagnosis.  Families with incomes up to four times the federal poverty level may qualify.

Drug Discount Cards and Programs for Uninsured Virginians

This chart offers a sample of the types of resources available and does not necessarily include all prescription drug discount cards and programs available.  Details have been provided by the companies and organizations offering the cards.

Drug Discount Program Savings on Brand Name Medications Annual Enrollment Fee Eligibility Guidelines Questions/Contact

Affordable Health Card

Up to 60% discount on generic prescriptions and 20-50% off brand name prescriptions (dental, vision, hearing, chiropractic, physical therapy and more)

$15 activation fee plus $24.95 for Gold Family Plan or $28.95 for Platinum Family Plan

Anyone

1-800-214-0611
affordablehealthcard.com

Alliance Health Card

Discount of 10-60% depending on prescription (dental, vision, hearing, chiropractic, physical therapy and more)

$99.95 family membership-Gold Plan or $159.95 for Platinum Card Plan

Anyone

1-888-699-9472
alliancehealthcard.com

CVS Health Savings Pass

Discounts on retail price of 5-50% (dental, vision, prescriptions, hearing and more)

Basic Plan is $69.95 per couple per year; Plus Plan is $99.95 per couple per year.

Age 50 and older

1-888-616-2273
cvshealthpass.com

HealthcareOne Rx Discounts of 10-50% on retail price of prescription drugs at 59,000 pharmacies nationwide $8.95/month

Anyone

1-800-905-1030 healthcareone.com/prescription_drugs.php

Luscinia Health Simple Savings Drug Card Over 60,000 participating pharmacies nationwide.  Available for the entire household saving an average of 20%-50%. Fill out contact information and a card will be mailed within 5 business days. FREE

No age, income or pre-existing condition limitations.

Cannot be used in combination with an insurance card.

1-866-368-9807

www.lusciniahealth.com.

Merck Prescription Discount Program

Discounts of at least 10% when presenting a Merck Instant Savings Certificate to your pharmacist.*

Savings of 15-20% by enrolling in the Merck Prescription Discount Program.

FREE

Anyone who does not have prescription drug coverage

1-800-506-3725 
merck.com/merckhelps

Nations Health

Discount of 21-50% depending on prescription (diabetic and respiratory supplies)

FREE

Anyone

1-800-298-1554
nationshealth.com

NeedyMeds

NeedyMeds helps individuals locate patient assistance programs providing free or low cost medicines.  It also has a list of Disease-Based Assistance programs and a link to Coupons for prescription and over the counter medicines.

Some coupons

offer rebates for $10-$20. Others offer a 7-30 day supply of the drug, and some cover medical supplies such as a reusable insulin pen.

Anyone

NeedyMeds

needymeds.org

OptimizeRx

Up to 75% off on all

FDA approved drugs at 57,000 pharmacies nationwide

FREE

Anyone without

prescription drug insurance

optimizerx.com/prescription-card/

Pfizer Pfriends

Average savings of 15-50%

FREE

Must be age 18 or older and a legal U.S. resident with no other Rx drug coverage.  Income must be at/below 300% of Federal Poverty Level.

1-866-776-3700 pfizerhelpfulanswers.com

Plan Plus

Discounts up to 40% (dental, vision, Rx, hearing, podiatry, chiropractic, vitamins)

$9.95/family monthly fee

Anyone

1-800-527-7557           

1-866-855-7526

planplussavings.com

PS Card

Average savings up to 55% off generics, 20% off brand

Print instantly online

FREE -- Over 56,000 pharmacies nationwide accept card

Anyone www.pscard.com

Rx101 Savers Card

Discounts of 15-60%, depends on prescription.
Discounts of 20-30% on diabetic supplies

FREE

- Anyone without

prescription drug coverage

- Card covers entire family

1-877-377-9101

rx101saverscard.org

Rx Outreach

Savings on over 125 generic medications

$20, $30 or $40 for each 90-day supply

Annual income less than $31,200/individual and $42,000/couple

1-800-769-3880
rxoutreach.com

Solution Card

Saves a household

10% - 50% on brandname, generics and mail order Rx. 55,000 pharmacies participate.

FREE

- Anyone without prescription drug coverage.

- Can be used in the donut hole for Medicare Part D patients

1-866-375-7591 http://www.solutiondiscountcards.com
Sun Association

Average savings 20% off retail price

Print instantly online

One year FREE Trial Membership discount drug card, accepted at all major chains; then $20 per family annual membership fee Anyone www.esunhealth.net

Together Rx Access

Most cardholders save 25-40% on brand-name prescription medicines.  Savings also available on a wide range of generics.

FREE

- Have no Rx drug coverage

- Not eligible for Medicare

- Legal U.S. resident (includes Puerto Rico)

-- Total household income equal to or less than:

  -$45,000 for a single person

  -$60,000 for a family of two

  -$75,000 for a family of three

  -$90,000 for a family of four

  -$105,000 for a family of five

1-800-250-2839
togetherrxaccess.com

 

Virginia Drug Card Discounts of 10% -75% FREE Any Virginia resident

1-800-775-9092

http://virginiadrugcard.com

Walgreens Prescription Savings Club $12.99 for three month supply of over 400 generics & prescription savings 5,000+ drugs $20/year for individual, $35/year for families - for those with no prescription drug coverage or insufficient coverage

1-866-922-7312

http://www.walgreens.com

Xubex

Over 250 generic medications available

Free Diabetic kits also are available

$20, $40 or $80 per prescription (no enrollment fee or monthly charge)

-Must be U.S. residents

-Need to provide a valid prescription with number of refills

-Patients enrolled in Medicare Part D are eligible

 

1-866-699-8239
xubex.com

YourRxCard

Savings of up to 75% off.

Over 57,000 pharmacies nationwide accept the card.

FREE

Bulk cards are available to distribute if you would like 1000 or more for free

Anyone www.yourrxcard.com