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Does Anyone Use GoodRx?

Yardlie — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 17:31:06 GMT

Just got notified that my Plan D health plan is changing a couple of my medications to a different tier next year. What I currently pay $7 for will cost $47 next year. Crazy!

I've heard about GoodRx. Has anyone used it? Does the pharmacy have to accept the GoodRx coupon? I asked my pharmacist about it yesterday, and they said that their prices are usually cheaper than GoodRx's (which is not true). I can get a three month supply from GoodRx for less than the cost of a one-month supply at my pharmacy. They also said that the GoodRx price is just a "suggested" price and that they are not required to accept it.

Anyone use this system successfully?

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gardensla — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 17:32:19 GMT

I used it not long ago for Retin A and the discount was major. Like 60% discount. CVS happily accepted the coupon with not issues.

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NickNack — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 17:34:03 GMT

@Yardlie Why don't you just change your Plan D plan? Open enrollment starts tomorrow. You can check each drug for prices before you switch plans.

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Yardlie — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 17:53:59 GMT

@gardensia ... Great to hear! Thanks so much. I use Retin A also, so happy to hear this.

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 17:54:28 GMT

@Yardlie...yes. I currently am using it for my Boniva...my insurance does not cover drugs, Good RX made a big difference, but I have found out that unless I am on an auto refill with the pharmacy, the drug is not in stock when I need it....so I will find a local pharmacy that will honor the Good RX price and get on auto fill......right now I am getting it at Meijer stores but it is an hour from my house.

Re: Does Anyone Use GoodRx?

Yardlie — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 17:58:13 GMT

@Nicknack wrote:
@Yardlie Why don't you just change your Plan D plan? Open enrollment starts tomorrow. You can check each drug for prices before you switch plans.

@Nicknack ... The problem is that we just went down to our Dept. of Aging and to the senior care specialist. We brought in all our prescription, medical bills, etc. from last year. They enter it into a computer, and this plan popped out as being the best plan for us. Our premium did go down $10 a month, and we also now have benefits for one dental exam, x-rays, and one dental cleaning a year. I'm hoping GoodRx can help! Thanks for your input.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 18:43:29 GMT

I take NP Thyroid which is not FDA approved so my Cigna Ins stopped covering it. Ridiculous. I was paying $20 for a 3 month supply.

I just started using a Good Rx coupon to purchase at Wal-mart. The first order I bought a 6 month supply was around $93. I just picked up my second order & it was $102. They did not know why there was an increase.

You need to go to Good Rx site & enter the prescription info to see price. Keep entering different quantities to see which has the best price. It lists the different pharmacies & their prices.

I'm pretty sure they would only let me get a 6 month supply. It was cheaper then 1 yr supply. At least I don't have to pick it up once per month which does not work for me.

I now have about an 11 month supply. I don't have to worry about it. I keep filling the script every 5 mos to keep my supply up.

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itsmagic — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 18:48:10 GMT

I also had a medication change tiers last year greatly increasing the price. I have used GoodRx a few times and one pharmacy did tell me they would not honor the coupon even though GoodRx said oneline that pharmacy did.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 19:35:17 GMT

@itsmagic wrote:
I also had a medication change tiers last year greatly increasing the price. I have used GoodRx a few times and one pharmacy did tell me they would not honor the coupon even though GoodRx said oneline that pharmacy did.

@itsmagic Well that's good to know. When I first started using it I called Wal-Mart & asked them about it. I just had to have my doctor send them my script so they could order my medication. They don't keep it in stock so I have to give them a day to refill it. They did not have a problem taking the coupon. I used them because they had the best price.

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elruth — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 21:03:31 GMT

Another good one to use is Blinc Health for prescriptions. Check your RX prices there. CVS has always honored mine and SO much cheaper than my regular insurance part D.I still use Part D for some other meds as they are sometimes free. You have to do your research.

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elruth — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 21:05:30 GMT

Should have typed Blink Health not Blinc.

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CJC — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 21:22:45 GMT

I recently used the GoodRx coupon at Walmart to purchase Latisse, which I've used for years on my eyelashes. Since this is an off-label use (Latisse is for glaucoma), my insurance does not cover it. Used to be Latisse was running $150 + for tiny 3ml bottle. Much cheaper now because generic is finally available. My last refill--Walmart was charging $105 for 3ml bottle, but my GoodRx coupon brought my cost down to $44. Big savings! Don't know if all drugs are discounted, but I have the GoodRx app on my phone, and I present the discount coupon each time I need to buy a med not covered by insurance.

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Yardlie — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 22:24:34 GMT

@itsmagic ... Thanks. That's good to know.

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Yardlie — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 22:25:59 GMT

@Mom2Dogs ... An hour is a long way to drive just for a prescription!

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Yardlie — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 22:27:35 GMT

@Nightowl ... Sounds like there is a learning curve to using GoodRx. Someone else mentioned that you had to print out the coupon every time. Thanks!

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Yardlie — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 22:28:36 GMT

elruth ... Thanks for the tip on Blink Health. I'll check it out.

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Yardlie — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 22:30:06 GMT

@CJC wrote:
I recently used the GoodRx coupon at Walmart to purchase Latisse, which I've used for years on my eyelashes. Since this is an off-label use (Latisse is for glaucoma), my insurance does not cover it. Used to be Latisse was running $150 + for tiny 3ml bottle. Much cheaper now because generic is finally available. My last refill--Walmart was charging $105 for 3ml bottle, but my GoodRx coupon brought my cost down to $44. Big savings! Don't know if all drugs are discounted, but I have the GoodRx app on my phone, and I present the discount coupon each time I need to buy a med not covered by insurance.

@CJC ... Thanks for the tip about presenting on your phone. That's quite a savings.

Re: Does Anyone Use GoodRx?

Yardlie — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 22:31:40 GMT

Thanks, everyone for all the suggestions, tips, and info about GoodRx and Blink Health. I'll be checking them out and may change pharmacies if my pharmacist won't accept Good Rx.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 22:40:33 GMT

I've got it but I haven't used it yet. My Maltese's Rx for phenobarbital jumped way up and so I'm hoping this will help me get it for less...

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 23:12:21 GMT

@Yardlie...yes it is, that was the closest Meijer store but I did learn that my local CVS might fill it for the same price....when I am close to needing a refill I will check locally. I was under the impression that I could only use the coupon from Good RX at the locations on their coupon but CVS game me the impression I could use it with them...hope so!

If you decide to use their coupon and it lists a pharmacy that you don't want to use or is not convenient you could at least try to see if a local chain pharmacy will honor the coupon.