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9 ways to save on brand-name drugs

The Checkup by Singlecare

Use a prescription savings card Using a prescription discount card, like SingleCare, can help you save up to 80% on brand-name drugs—and you can use it even if you have insurance (including government insurance like Medicare or Medicaid). What’s more, you can use the card on refills, too. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

Nonetheless, having Amazon as a disruptive player in the pharmacy sphere is worth having some thoughts about, for those inside the pharmacy space and outside have some very different takes on the matter. Rather, it's just 'one more mail order pharmacy.' I think this difference in views comes down to several items.

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Pharmacy Closures in 2024: What’s Really Happening and What It Means for You

The Happy PharmD

Nearly 2,300 pharmacies have shut their doors since the start of the year, with closures happening at a pace of around eight pharmacies a day. While a 3% drop in the number of pharmacies across the country might not seem significant on the surface, imagine if 3% of schools or hospitals closed.

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How to get a prescription online with telemedicine

SingleCare

However, it’s always a good idea to check the coverage and benefits offered by your insurance plan. If it’s decided that a prescription is necessary, your provider can send the prescription to your pharmacy to be filled. Many times, your provider can recommend online prescription services or a mail-order pharmacy.

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Why Pharmacists Are Leaving: Burnout, Low Pay & Unmet Expectations

The Happy PharmD

Theyre blamed for everything from insurance issues and drug shortages to skyrocketing drug prices, while the credit for the lives they save often goes unnoticed. They’re not only trying to fill prescriptions but also fighting with insurance companies, dealing with dose changes, and managing multiple other tasks.

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Medicare prescription drug plans: What are my options?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Private insurance companies, such as Blue Cross, are contracted with the Medicare program to administer Part C and Part D plans. Medicare prescription drug plans only cover medications filled at a retail pharmacy or mail-order pharmacy. Drugs administered at a hospital or doctor’s office. What’s not covered.