Hey everybody!
The end of 2022 is coming at us like a freight train!
On this Festivus, we get the pole out and air our most popular posts in the realm of pharmacy benefits!
Happy holidays, and goto costplusdrugs.com for more about Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs.
THIS IS THE END.
BUT THE BEGINNING - of GREAT SAVINGS - FOR YOU!
Don't forget to grab access to the tracker and all of our tools on our spreadsheet for this miniseries - it will remain up for a LIMITED TIME after July 2022: click here and share your email address for access to the tracker.
Thanks everyone for listening! It has been an honor to share the drug savings tools and tips with each and every one of you!
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Here's the recap of the entire miniseries! By Episode and topic:
1. SBC
2. FSA & HSA
3. Drug Formularies
4. Free drugs – clinics and the ACA drug list
5. Buy in bulk – 90 day, 180 day 270 or 365 day supplies
6. Smartphone PBM app
7. Go generic
8. Acute meds – Meijer/NCPA
9. Tab splitting
10. Canada – NO
11. Discount Sites – GoodRx, SingleCare, etc.
12. Club/discount programs
13. Pet meds
14. Copay brand coupons
15. Nonprofit pharmacies
16. Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)
17. Foundation Funding
18. Silly (combination) drugs
19. Real world cost: Entresto
20. Real world cost day 2: Eliquis
21. Potpourri: Controlled Substances and Medical Tourism
22. Summary of topics, and how I found MCCPDC
Today - let's talk about controlled substances, medical tourism, and coming to the end of our series. 😢
****DISCLAIMERS: THESE PRICE COMPARISONS ARE NOT PROMOTIONAL. THE MANUFACTURERS WERE NOT INVOLVED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST MINISERIES. THESE WERE REQUESTS FROM PODCAST LISTENERS ON DRUG PRICING EXAMPLES ONLY - TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT PROMOTIONAL IN NATURE. NOTE AS WELL THAT ANY OPINIONS EXPRESSED BELOW ARE BY PODCAST HOST AND PHARMACIST, DR. ERIN ALBERT, AND NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF ANY OF HER EMPLOYERS OR AFFILIATIONS. PRICES AND OFFERS CAN CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.****
Our resource guide tracker, which you can request access to here.
****DISCLAIMERS: THESE PRICE COMPARISONS ARE NOT PROMOTIONAL. THE MANUFACTURERS WERE NOT INVOLVED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST MINISERIES. THESE WERE REQUESTS FROM PODCAST LISTENERS ON DRUG PRICING EXAMPLES ONLY - TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT PROMOTIONAL IN NATURE. NOTE AS WELL THAT ANY OPINIONS EXPRESSED BELOW ARE BY PODCAST HOST AND PHARMACIST, DR. ERIN ALBERT, AND NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF ANY OF HER EMPLOYERS OR AFFILIATIONS. PRICES AND OFFERS CAN CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.****
Eliquis (apixaban) is our drug to hunt for the best price today - you'll want to go over to our resource guide, request a copy and then look at the "Eliquis" pricing tab. Our resource guide tracker, which you can request access to here.
****DISCLAIMERS: THESE PRICE COMPARISONS ARE NOT PROMOTIONAL. THE MANUFACTURERS WERE NOT INVOLVED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST MINISERIES. THESE WERE REQUESTS FROM PODCAST LISTENERS ON DRUG PRICING EXAMPLES ONLY - TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT PROMOTIONAL IN NATURE. NOTE AS WELL THAT ANY OPINIONS EXPRESSED BELOW ARE BY PODCAST HOST AND PHARMACIST, DR. ERIN ALBERT, AND NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF ANY OF HER EMPLOYERS OR AFFILIATIONS. PRICES AND OFFERS CAN CHANGE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE.****
Entresto (Sacubitril / Valsartan) is our first drug to hunt for the best price - you'll want to go over to our resource guide, request a copy and then look at the "Entresto" pricing tab.
Our resource guide tracker, which you can request access to here.
Beware the silly drugs...today we're going to talk about a way that some manufacturers jack up prices on brand prescription drugs by thousands when combined into one tablet or pill, when two or more active ingredients by themselves cost pennies. Don't get caught in this quagmire!
We'll tell you what questions to ask you provider in order to AVOID this mess.
PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
Patient Advocacy or Assistance Programs (PAPs) Part 2 today!
There's also foundation funding out there for drugs - they aren't as abundant as manufacturer PAP programs, but...it's another option.
NeedyMeds Advocate Finder: https://www.needymeds.org/local-programs
And of course - this is also on our resource guide tracker, which you can request access to here.
PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
Today is HUGE for the millions of Americans who have NO healthcare insurance!
What are we talking about: specialty drugs and patient assistance programs (PAPs).
Go over to our tracker and request access to see all the organizations I discuss today: The Ways to Save Pharmacy Drug Tracker
p.s. The interview with Elizabeth Johnson of NAMAPA is here on Apple and here on Anchor if you didn't catch it before!
BTW - if you want to join me on 8/6 for my 30 minute LinkedIn Audio experiment on Career Development, the event is here.
PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
Nonprofit pharmacies, anyone?
Today, we explore some Midwestern options and you can alternatively dial 2-1-1 on your phone to get connected to resources like nonprofit pharmacies.
BTW - the link to our ways to save google tracker is here.
PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
Let's talk about coupons - part 2!
Today, I'll walk you through how to Google or online search your way to brand and specialty drug copay coupons. Note: these are not coupons like GoodRx or SingleCare - these are coupons specifically to help you get the cost of your copay down on your commercial healthcare plans through your employer. These are a good way to save if you're on brand or specialty drugs and have high copays or coinsurance.
Also - want a copy of our tracker on ways to save? You can request it here.
PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
Meow! 🐱
Woof! 🐶
Chirp! 🐥
We're talking pet meds today!
BTW - if you would like access to our ways to save on Rx drugs site tracker - you may request access to it here.
PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
We're going to the club today! 😎
We're talking membership clubs today - and why you might want to check in with these programs to find the lowest price for your Rx drugs.
BTW - if you would like access to our ways to save on Rx drugs site tracker - you may request access to it here.
PRICE DROP ALERT AND
NEW NDCS ADDED ALERT - check them out at costplusdrugs.com!
Discount card day - the day you've been waiting for!
And for good reasons - there's nearly 20 sites now where you can shop for prescription drugs - from your sofa! We're talking more than just GoodRx and SingleCare today too.
Want the secret list of all coupon discounts and sites we've discussed for this podcast miniseries? You can get access here. (And yes, full disclosure - you will need a VALID email address to gain access to this spreadsheet.)
Today - we give you an ANTI-way to save: Canadian Drug Importation.
Listen in for all the reasons why this is not a good way to save on your prescription drugs.
CAUTION: Today's episode is not for everyone. It takes some extra time, communication with your healthcare team and education. Today, we're going to talk about....tablet splitting to save money.
Here are some other online resources for more on the subject - but please do talk to your provider and your pharmacist before going here!
FDA - Best Practices for Tablet Splitting: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/ensuring-safe-use-medicine/best-practices-tablet-splitting
WebMD - When is pill splitting safe? Unsafe? https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/pill-splitting-when-is-it-safe-when-is-it-unsafe and Guide to Pill Splitting: https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/guide-to-pill-splitting
Consumer Reports - When it's Safe to Split Pills: https://www.consumerreports.org/drugs/is-it-safe-to-split-pills-in-half/
Meijer: Free select antibiotics: https://www.meijer.com/services/pharmacy/free-prescriptions.html
NCPA: Find a Local Independent Pharmacy: https://ncpa.org/pharmacy-locator
This episode should be called Orange, Purple and You...but I'll let you listen in as to why. 🧡 💜 😉
Is there...an app for that? 📲
Anybody love a good bulk buy? Me too!
Today's tip - buy those maintenance drugs in bulk! Think beyond the 30, even 90-day fill if you can.
Note that not every state allows longer that 90 day prescriptions - please keep that in mind when asking your pharmacist if you may buy in bulk! Also, some products can only be purchased at a smaller quantity due to safety or Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategies (REMS) programs.
My FAVORITE F word is explored today - and there's not one tip, but TWO for you to save on your prescription drugs today, friends!
