Good RX is fantastic!

781Florist · ‎10-16-2021

I just had three prescriptions filled at Walgreens and asked for the cost before committing to the purchase.

One eyedrop was $120.00, a nose spray was $40.00, and a saline solution was $10.00.

Not keen to drop $170.00 on 3 prescriptions because I also had several over the counter things to get as well (which totalled $68.00, BTW...) I asked how much if I used GoodRX instead of my Insurance co-pay.

The eye drops were $39.98, the nose spray was $20.00 and the saline was $10.00. $69.98 instead of $170.00.

I'll take $100.00 in savings every day! I don't know how they do it and I don't care. I can find a million more enjoyable pursuits for my $100.00!!!!

granddi · ‎03-16-2010

Great reminder......You cannot use Good Rx AND insurance together but you can use Good Rx instead of your insurance. I've had occassion when in spite of having a good Part D, Good Rx was better coverage.

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

I discovered the same thing! Good RX has saved me a LOT of $$$ even though I have a prescription plan. It's just cheaper to use one of their coupons instead.

Just recently I had a generic medication that is over $300.00 for 90 days with my Rx plan. I went online and got a coupon from Good Rx and the medication cost me little over $100.00. Almost $200.00 in savings!

You just have to put in the exact name of your medication, the dosage and number of pills. You will get the Good Rx price from a variety of local pharmacies and the prices can vary by quite a bit.

gnomie1 · ‎08-13-2021

Unfortunately, I need to take a large number of prescription medications and for a two month period I was without health insurance and had to pay completely out of pocket.

What I found out - the prices at Walgreens and CVS are so much higher than other places, even with Good Rx, so it pays to shop around.

I agree, Good Rx can be beneficial, but I have found that hands down, once enrolled in the Costco discount plan for individuals without heath insurance, their prices cannot be beat.

As an example, one of my medications:

30 pills/one month supply:

Walgreens - regular price: $1,126 with Good Rx $312.00

CVS - regular price $ 988 with Good Rx $297.00

Costco price: $68.76

This is for the EXACT same generic medication - each store carried the same generic from the same manufacturer.

While Costco may not be the cheapest for every drug, it pays to investigate. For every single one of my medications, the Costco price was cheaper than any other retailer

And YOU DO NOT NEED A MEMBERSHIP to use the pharmacacy - it is open to all!

781Florist · ‎10-16-2021

Can you enroll in the Costco discount plan if you have insurance?

Dragonflyveb · ‎04-29-2015

Hi,

I have used GoodRx for vet prescriptions too.

dragonfly

Zoe · ‎06-10-2015

@gnomie1

And YOU DO NOT NEED A MEMBERSHIP to use the pharmacacy - it is open to all!

Well, perhaps not quite -- at least not for all stores. Maybe better to say 'You SHOULDN'T NEED A MEMBERSHIP..."

My elderly father was just turned away the other day trying to refill a prescription he had previously filled at that exact same location. I even went down there and spoke to the manager to inquire. The manager said this is Costco's policy, and it was out of his hands. He offered us the opportunity to sign up for a new membership on the spot, but we needed to run the numbers before committing.

Best to call and check policy with your local Costco before counting on it.

GoodRX PR is on it this week.

simplyfriends · ‎12-24-2010

@781Florist That savings is impressive and I don't blame you for using Good RX. Just be aware they sell your health information and are currently being sued. Hopefully they learned their lesson. If you start getting ads and emails regarding any diagnosis that aligns with meds they gave you a discount on you'll know why.

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

I wasn't aware of Good RX....thanks. Very rare that we need a prescription, but it is good to compare costs if prescription is a high dollar item. The privacy issue concerns me and I'll probably do some research. Thanks @simplyfriends for that information.