Drug Discount Cards and Programs
For uninsured Virginians and those whose health insurance doesn't cover prescription medications, drug discount cards and programs may be able to offer some cost relief. See below for a list of cards and programs, including eligibility requirements, if any, enrollment costs, if any, and an estimate of savings available.
Before enrolling in or switching your prescription to one of these programs, it's important to investigate:
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Cost: Carefully review what, if any, fees you will have to pay to enroll; |
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Coverage: Check to see if the program covers the medicines you need; |
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Convenience: Discover if the program covers mail-order prescriptions only or if there is a nearby participating pharmacy; and |
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Overall Savings: Determine if the potential savings would offset the fees/costs involved. |
Generic Options
Because many of the drug discount cards and programs cover name brand medicines only, it may be wise to compare costs of the generic equivalent against the discounted brand name medication (if you and your physician determine that the generic is an acceptable alternative.)
In addition, you may want to look into the discount generic prescriptions being offered by pharmacies at retailers such as WalMart, Kroger, or Target and members-only retailers such as BJ's, Sam's Club and Costco -- in some cases, the savings available through these retailers can more than offset the cost of membership.
Review this generic medication access list that includes: retailers that offer low cost generic medication access, the drugs that each includes in its programs, and the cost per prescription. Please note that prices and medications included may change without notice.
Chronic Conditions
If you have a chronic illness, meet eligibility requirements, and live in an area of Virginia served by a Medication Assistance Program, you may be able to receive free prescription medications through RxRelief Virginia. For more information and a list of participating sites statewide, visit VHCF's RxRelief Virginia website.
Drug Discount Cards and Programs for Uninsured Virginians
The chart below offers a representative sample of the types of resources available and does not necessarily include all prescription drug discount cards and programs available. Program fees and details have been provided by the companies and organizations offering the cards.
| Drug Discount Program |
Savings on Brand Name Medications |
Annual Enrollment Fee |
Eligibility Guidelines |
Questions/Contact |
Affordable Health Card |
Up to 60% discount on generic prescriptions and 20-50% off brand name prescriptions (dental, vision, hearing, chiropractic, physical therapy and more) |
$15 activation fee plus $24.95 for Gold Family Plan or $28.95 for Platinum Family Plan |
Anyone |
1-800-214-0611
affordablehealthcard.com |
Alliance Health Card |
Discount of 10-60% depending on prescription (dental, vision, hearing, chiropractic, physical therapy and more) |
$99.95 family membership-Gold Plan or $159.95 for Platinum Card Plan |
Anyone |
1-888-699-9472
alliancehealthcard.com |
CVS Health Savings Pass |
Discounts on retail price of 5-50% (dental, vision, prescriptions, hearing and more) |
Basic Plan is $69.95 per couple per year; Plus Plan is $99.95 per couple per year. |
Age 50 and older |
1-888-616-2273
cvshealthpass.com |
Merck Prescription Discount Program |
Discounts of at least 10% when presenting a Merck Instant Savings Certificate to your pharmacist.*
Savings of 15-20% by enrolling in the Merck Prescription Discount Program. |
FREE |
Anyone who does not have prescription drug coverage |
1-800-506-3725
merck.com/merckhelps |
Nations Health |
Discount of 21-50% depending on prescription (diabetic and respiratory supplies) |
FREE |
Anyone |
1-800-298-1554
nationshealth.com |
Pfizer Pfriends |
Average savings of 15-50% |
FREE |
-Must be age 18 or older
-Legal U.S. resident
-Cannot have other prescription drug coverage
-Income at or below 300% of Federal Poverty Level |
1-866-776-3700 pfizerhelpfulanswers.com |
Plan Plus |
Discounts up to 40% (dental, vision, hearing, podiatry, chiropractic, prescriptions, vitamins) |
$9.95/family monthly fee |
Anyone |
1-800-527-7557
1-866-855-7526
planplussavings.com |
| PS Card |
Average savings up to 55% off generics, 20% off brand
Print instantly online |
FREE
Over 56,000 pharmacies nationwide accept card |
Anyone |
www.pscard.com |
Rx101 Savers Card |
Discounts of 15-60%, depends on prescription
Discounts of 20-30% on diabetic supplies |
FREE |
- Anyone without
prescription drug coverage
- Card covers entire family |
1-877-377-9101
rx101saverscard.org |
Rx Outreach |
Savings on over 125 generic medications |
$20, $30 or $40 for each 90-day supply |
Annual income less than $31,200/individual and $42,000/couple |
1-800-769-3880
rxoutreach.com |
| Sun Association |
Average savings 20% off retail price
Print instantly online |
One year FREE Trial Membership discount drug card, accepted at all major chains; then $20 per family annual membership fee |
Anyone |
www.esunhealth.net |
Together Rx Access |
Discounts of 25-40% on brand name and generic products |
FREE |
-Available to those not eligible for Medicare and who have no prescription drug coverage
-Must be legal residents of the U.S. or Puerto Rico
-Annual income must be less than: $30,000/single, $40,000/couple, $50,000/three, 60,000/four. |
1-800-444-4106
togetherrxaccess.com |
| Virginia Drug Card |
Discounts of 10% to 75% |
FREE |
Any Virginia resident |
1-800-775-9092
http://virginiadrugcard.com |
| Walgreens Prescription Savings Club |
$12.99 for three month supply of over 400 generics and prescription savings on over 5,000 drugs |
$20/year for individual, $35/year for families |
- for those with no prescription drug coverage or insufficient coverage |
1-866-922-7312
http://www.walgreens.com |
Xubex |
Over 250 generic medications available
Free Diabetic kits also are available |
$20, $40 or $80 per prescription (no enrollment fee or monthly charge) |
-Must be U.S. residents
-Need to provide a valid prescription with number of refills
-Patients enrolled in Medicare Part D are eligible
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1-866-699-8239
xubex.com |
| YourRxCard |
Savings of up to 75% off.
Over 57,000 pharmacies nationwide accept the card. |
FREE
Bulk cards are available to distribute if you would like 1000 or more for free |
Anyone |
www.yourrxcard.com |
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