"Many of the medicines on TrumpRx include brand-name drugs that patients can find cheaper elsewhere as generics. For instance, Protonix for heartburn is available for $200 on TrumpRx, but the generic version, pantoprazole, costs less than $30 with a GoodRx coupon."
"I'm not sure that all of the options make things better. In some cases they do, and in some cases they might just make things more confusing if you're a patient or doctor trying to figure out where you should go to buy your medicines."
"There isn't a one-stop shop. Start by talking to your doctor and asking about the lowest cost options. But because insurance plans vary and the discount landscape is constantly changing, it's possible neither of you will know your share of the drug's cost until you go to pay at the pharmacy counter."
TrumpRx launched in February, offering prescription drugs, but many are priced higher than generics available through other sources. For example, Protonix costs $200 on TrumpRx, while its generic, pantoprazole, is under $30 with a GoodRx coupon. Navigating drug discounts requires effort, as options like GoodRx and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs can be confusing. Patients should consult their doctors about the lowest cost options, but insurance plans and discount landscapes vary, making it hard to know costs until at the pharmacy counter. Asking about generics can help reduce costs.
Read at www.npr.org
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]