Tips for Saving Money on Your Prescriptions

According to a recent article in http://www.webmd.com/
Here are some simple steps that may help you lower your prescription costs:

Look into drug company prescription saving programs
Shop around retail pharmacies for the lowest prescription drug prices.
Consider using mail-order pharmacy services
Ask you doctor if you can take over the counter (otc) medicines
Ask if you can have a generic substitute for any brand medication you were prescribed.

Great Resources to learn about lowering your Prescription costs

Medicare drug coverage http://www.medicare.gov/ (1-800-633-4227)
Partnership for Prescription Assistance http://www.pparx.com/ (1-888-477-2669)
Together Rx Access http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/ (1-800-444-4106)
GlaxoSmithKline patient assistance programs http://www.gskforyou.com/ (1-866-475-3678)
GlaxoSmithKline Coupons and other offers http://www.gskforyou.com/ (1-866-475-3678)

Other blogs that have great information:

http://www.thesunsfinancialdiary.com/2006/11/07/50-ways-to-save-on-medical-bills-from-cnnmoney/

http://blogs.record-eagle.com/?p=282

http://peterlupus.com/healthtips/2006/10/02/senior-care-health-tips/

http://www.realhealthynews.com/2006/07/using-meal-programs-can-help-keep-seniors-healthy-study/

http://www.care2.com/news/member/895715132/204840