We met Michelle a few weeks ago when she was trying to figure out how to lower the price of the medications and vaccines she needed for her trip to Africa. She went to Uganda to volunteer with a program working in a rural village, establishing a water treatment center for the neighboring villages. She… [Read More…]
No more stress of expensive prices on prescribed medication! Discount Drug Network provides amazing saving options for all those who are in need, helping hundreds of Americans to buy prescribed medication at up to 85% cheaper prices! People of all ages require medical help as receiving proper attention and care during sickness is a must… [Read More…]
Managing drug costs without insurance can be very challenging for many people. Take Joanne Smith as an example. Joanne is very healthy for her age – she is 87 years old and does not take prescription medications chronically. The only daily medication she takes is a low dose aspirin, just as her mother did at… [Read More…]
The Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, requires insurance companies in 2014 to offer new categories of health insurance plans to consumers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. These plans will all offer a minimum standard of benefits determined by the government, known as the plan’s “essential health benefits”. What many don’t realize, however, is that… [Read More…]
Americans over age 65 are taking more medications per person than ever before – seniors are taking an average of 5 prescriptions per person, and this number continues to rise. People over age 65 are also more likely to take medications chronically than younger Americans. With drug prices rising steadily, many seniors are finding that… [Read More…]
The era of healthcare reform is upon us, but the changes it is bringing may not be clear to many Americans. The Affordable Care Act was designed to decrease medical costs for Americans and reduce the exponential increase in healthcare costs, however exerts are finding that the opposite effect may be true when it comes… [Read More…]
Who else wants to stop overpaying for prescription drugs? The numbers are startling… last month, Discount Drug Network saved U.S. prescription drug shoppers over $430,000 for the month! The average savings per prescription filled was $25, slightly more than our usual average of around $23. Prescriptions were filled in all 50 states with over 600… [Read More…]
Prescription drugs cost more in the United States than in any other country in the world. In 2011, American pharmacies sold an astonishing $228 billion worth of prescription drugs. Why do prescriptions cost so much? It takes millions of dollars for drug companies to research and develop new drugs. After FDA approval, the company still… [Read More…]
Did you know… you are likely overpaying for your prescription medications? With the opaque, confusing pricing system used by the pharmacies, insurance companies, and drug manufacturers, I’m sure this fact doesn’t completely surprise you. But still, check out the below info-graphic from Discount Drug Network to learn about why you’re overpaying for Rx medications and… [Read More…]
One question we’ve been getting from many people lately is about what the Rx BIN and GROUP numbers mean on Prescription Discount Cards. You’ll notice that all prescription discount cards utilize Rx BIN and GROUP numbers on the front. Many also feature a Member ID number, which we’ll also explain. Here’s a quick primer on… [Read More…]
