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You could save hundreds of dollars a year on your prescription drug costs by choosing generic drugs. Generics are just as safe and work just as well as the drugs with the catchy names that you see advertised on TV or in magazines. You can learn more about your prescription drug choices from these resources.
Website with information on what you can do to prevent and treat the symptoms of illnesses that cannot be cured with antibiotics. Includes information antibiotic resistant bacterial infections such as MRSA. What can I do to fight a cold, cough or sore throat? Brochure that lists symptoms and identifies their corresponding home remedies and over-the-counter drugs in your medicine chest or at the store. Generic Drugs: Questions and Answers Answers common questions about generics, including how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) helps make sure generic drugs are safe and work well. Brochure about generic drugs that answers frequently asked questions. Brochure about generic drugs that answers frequently asked basic questions. Database searchable by drug name to find out if a generic form of that drug has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Also searchable by generic drug names and ingredients. Tip: “Proprietary Name” means brand name. Card for patient to record all of their medicines, allergies, emergency contacts, etc. to help them consistently provide accurate information to their providers. My Medication List Wallet Card Wallet card for patient to record all of their medicines, allergies, emergency contacts, etc. to help them consistently provide accurate information to their providers. Online personal medication record where you can record the names of your medications, your medication sensitivities, etc. on a secure online service from which you can print out your record and/or send it to your provider. Video service message that encourages health care consumers to take an active role in their health care by keeping a readily available pill card that lists all the medications they take. Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs Consumers Union, the group that publishes Consumer Reports, picks the best drugs to treat certain conditions based on how well the drugs work, safety, side effects and cost. Also available in Spanish. Website where you can search for a drug you are taking, review your drug’s price range and efficacy and compare it to Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs. You can also print out your options for discussion with your doctor and view more information about a particular group of drugs, including safety and effectiveness. Website with information on hundreds of drugs, including warnings, side effects, uses, and potential interactions with other drugs. There are also side-by-side photos of brand name and generic forms of the same drug. You can search by drug or health condition. Also includes information on over-the-counter drugs. Drug ratings by consumers to which you can add your own. Tip: Keep in mind that these are the opinions of non-medical professionals. Website with tools such as price comparison, plan comparison and purchasing options for prescription drug and other health care transactions. Programs that can help you get free or low-cost prescription drugs in Washington state. Partnership for Prescription Assistance Programs around the country that help patients, caregivers and prescribers access free or low-cost prescription drugs. Resources to help lower-income and uninsured people apply for prescription drug assistance programs. Benefits CheckUp: Prescription Drug Assistance Website that helps seniors with limited income and resources make the best decisions about the public and private programs that are available to help them save money on prescription drugs and other healthcare costs. Prescription Drugs Discount Card Programs Washington Prescription Drug Program Discount program open to Washington State residents who do not have insurance coverage for prescriptions. Prescription assistance program for people with lower incomes. Prescription assistance program for people with lower incomes who do not have insurance coverage for prescriptions and are not eligible for Medicare. Contact Your Employer or Health Plan If you are employed or have health coverage through the government, you can find out about other assistance or coverage that might be available by contacting your health plan or employer. Contact Agencies or the Washington State Insurance Commissioner's Office Many groups focused on certain health conditions (e.g., HIV/AIDS, diabetes, epilepsy, to name a few) have funds to help with drug costs. You can contact those groups directly or you can call the Washington State Insurance Commissioner's office (1-800-562-6900), who will advise and refer you to the appropriate agency. |
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