See what your medication actually costs. Transparent pricing from Cost Plus Drugs.
Normal: A manufacturer makes a drug. They sell it to a wholesaler. The wholesaler sells it to a pharmacy. The pharmacy sells it to you. Each step adds a markup. Your insurance negotiates a price — but the negotiated price isn't always the lowest.
Broken: Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) negotiate prices in secret. The same pill can cost $5 at one pharmacy and $300 at another. Generic drugs that cost pennies to manufacture get marked up 1,000%. Coupons and discount cards create the illusion of savings while hiding the actual cost.
Fix: Ask your pharmacist: "What would this cost if I paid cash instead of using insurance?" Compare prices across pharmacies. Use Cost Plus Drugs for transparent pricing (manufacturer cost + 15% + $5). Check NeedyMeds.org for patient assistance programs. Ask your doctor: "Is there a generic for this?"
Community Health Centers — sliding scale fees, including prescriptions
NeedyMeds — patient assistance programs, discount drug cards
Medicare Plan Compare — if you're on Medicare, compare Part D plans by your drugs
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