How Much Can I Save if I Switch to a Generic Drug?
Generic medications can save you up to 80% on the cost of a prescription when compared with the brand name drug. Most often, the savings range from 30% to 50%. According to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the average retail price of a generic prescription drug in
How Much Can I Save if I Switch to a Generic Drug?...

Ignore drug advertising!
Pharmaceutical companies spend millions of dollars each year to advertise their new medications in magazines and on television. This direct-to-consumer advertising has helped increase sales of expensive medications as many people see the ads and ask their doctor for the medication. Often, older and less expensive medications are
Ignore drug advertising!...

Be wary of drug samples from your doctor!
Drug companies provide doctors with samples of medications that they are trying to promote. Typically, these are new medications that do not have generic versions and are expensive. Moreover, the sample usually comes along with your doctor’s prescription for the medication. You may be getting a free week
Be wary of drug samples from your doctor!...