Every year in the United States, doctors write millions of prescriptions for their patients. Of those prescriptions, nearly 33% are never filled. There are a variety of reasons for this, which include the perception they are not sick and don’t need the medicine, or even mistrust in the medical system as a type of scam to get their money. The main reason these prescriptions go unfilled correlates strongly with cost and/or the inability to pay. This situation for those who cannot afford their medication is unfortunate at best. Not taking these potentially life savings medications can cost you in many ways. It can cost you more money due to an adverse event, time spent with family, and quality of life. Think of it this way, if you didn’t fill and take your blood pressure medication and had a heart attack, … Continue reading
Here we are, 6 days before Christmas and you’re still looking for a gift to give. This year, give the gift of savings, and buy your friends and/or family a membership to Rx Savings Solutions. They’ll receive professional help from Board Certified Pharmacists who are trained to help individuals achieve maximum health benefits for minimal costs. Give the gift that will help that special someone save money and live a better life all year long. Contact one of our customer service representatives for details today!
This week, we want to take a few minutes to let our readers in on a new service we are developing for release, Spring 2011! We will be rolling out a service offering with a Toll Free 1-800 Number that can be used anytime you are issued a new prescription from your doctor. By calling this number, you will be connected with the Rx Savings Solutions team, and talk with a Board Certified Pharmacist to discuss pricing and options for obtaining your medicine at the lowest possible price. We would like to get your feedback. How much would you pay per month to have a pharmacist who advocated for you, available 24/7 and just a phone call away? Email us at info@rxsavingsllc.com.
–From Consumer Reports: Some great tips for those trying to save money by splitting their pills. This can be a great way to lower costs, but only if done correctly. Ask one of the experts at Rx Savings Solutions for help with your unique situation. Our 2nd annual prescription drug survey found that some Americans are splitting pills to save money on high priced prescription drugs. That strategy could indeed cut your medication bill, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to split pills. If you’re considering splitting your pills, these tips from our free pill splitting guide will help ensure that you do it the right way. First, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether your medication can be safely split. Some medications cannot be split (more on that below), but in general, many common ones can, including aspirin, cholesterol-lowering drugs … Continue reading
As a follow up to the article posted two weeks ago on our blog, “Why 31% of people never fill the prescriptions they are given,” this week we are going to take a look at the fact that 24% of people who fill their prescription take less than the prescribed amount. This percentage is directly proportionate to the cost of the medication and the patients ability to pay. By taking less, consumers are in essence trying to stretch their dollars and feel less of a financial burden. Each year, non-compliance to prescription medication costs the American economy thousands of lives and hundreds of billions of dollars. Two week’s ago, we talked about the large percentage of patients not filling their medications. This weeks focus is on those that take the initiative to fill the prescription, but then make decisions that … Continue reading
The marketing campaign for Nexium, otherwise known as the “Purple Pill,” has one of the highest costs in the nation for prescription drugs. In 2008, it had the 2nd highest gross sales of any brand name drug on the market, weighing in at $4.8 billion. This is an interesting fact, because in clinical studies its proven no more effective or safer than a handful of other medicines used to treat heartburn and acid reflux, several of which are over the counter. So what gives, why does Nexium command such a large price? The answer is their marketing campaign. Astra Zeneca, the maker of Nexium, has been launching an all out attack to suck up market share ever since it hit the market. They’ve done a good job too, with their sales representatives getting many Physicians on board, and a slough of commercials, … Continue reading
We at RxSavings Solutions support the use of generic medications where appropriate, and encourage it whenever possible to both increase patient compliance and save consumer money. Continue reading
For many years physicians have encouraged patients to take a low dose (81mg) aspirin to help prevent cardiovascular problems. Continue reading
