How to Save on Your Prescription Drug Costs

With so many pharmacies available, prescription drug prices are getting competitive. So are pharmacy perks. Here are some programs that can shave a hefty amount off your prescription coverage, even if you have insurance:

· Select CVS pharmacies offer a Minute Clinic, which is a medical service that requires no appointment. Your child can be seen with little to no waiting time, which beats urgent care facilities by a long shot. You can get prescriptions or advice on over the counter treatments when a prescription drug isn't necessary. Minute Clinic is covered by most insurance providers.

· Meijer grocery and retail stores offer free prescription antibiotics. Just bring in your prescription for any of the following antibiotics, and you'll receive them free of charge:

Amoxicillin
Cephalexin
SMZ-TMP
Ciprofloxacin
Ampicillin
Penicillin VK
Erythromycin

· Both WalMart (www.walmart.com) and Giant Eagle (www.gianteagle.com) offer a huge list of over 400 generic prescription drugs for just $4 each. Just check the pharmacy section of the websites to see if your prescription is on the list.