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In Monday’s post about shopping around for the best price on generic drugs, Tyler added an excellent tip:
I don’t go to the doctor much, but have had some prescriptions filled in the last couple of years. Every time there was at least one prescription with a rebate offer if you went to the official website. I never would have thought of that but I was curious what exactly the expensive ($32 after using insurance) drug did. I found a rebate offer covering up to $30 of my co-pay. Suddenly the most expensive prescription that day turned in the cheapest!
Via e-mail, he pointed me to the following coupons and rebates on nasal sprays by way of example:
- Nasonex offers a printable $10 coupon.
- Zyrtec offers prescription rebates.
- Astelin offers a $10 coupon.
- Nasacort has a rebate of up to $20 per prescription.
“The more competition a product has the more likely people are to find a rebate,” writes Tyler. Curious, I did a little checking around. Sure enough, many of the official websites for various prescription drugs offer ways to save money.
It had never occurred to me to check for a rebate or coupon for drugs. Discounts aren’t available for every product, but it’s certainly worth checking if you have expensive prescriptions to fill.
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March 22nd, 2007 at 2:34 pm
That is perfect! I never thought about looking for a coupon for medication. I just filled a prescription for Astelin. Now I can get some of my co-pay back! Thanks JD!
March 22nd, 2007 at 4:29 pm
It is probably best to try and get a generic first, but if brand is the only way to go. Then Google the web page and check for rebates, there should be ones for all the acid blockers, Prevacid, Nexium, Aciphex, Protonix. Most brand allergy pills, Allegra included. Even some urinary incontinence like Detrol LA.
March 22nd, 2007 at 9:22 pm
I’ve seen $20 for omnicef as well (antibiotic).
March 23rd, 2007 at 6:22 am
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Coupon
March 23rd, 2007 at 6:40 am
FYI, I believe some states don’t allow consumer rebates on medication. I sent in all the forms once for a rebate on a prescription, and received a letter telling me that MA residents aren’t eligible.
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March 23rd, 2007 at 7:12 pm
Thank you! Two of my four long-term meds (Advair and Retin-A Micro) have offers that will cover 1/4 and 1/3 of my copay. Much appreciated.
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February 15th, 2008 at 7:56 am
CVS asked for my email so I could print out my $4 off my next $20 purchase coupon.
So, I waste ink cause they’re too cheap to give me the coupon. may as well go to duane
March 30th, 2008 at 6:08 am
Doctors are also given samples from drug companies. I have saved a lot of money by asking for these samples, even when I’m on an unrelated visit.