kalynzoo wrote:
As a retired pharmacist I would advise that you find a local independent pharmacy (or a really fantastic pharmacist at a chain) who will be willing to take the time to review medication options. Sadly this art is being lost as volume becomes the only way for a pharmacy to stay solvent. Anyway, the pharmacist who know if a generic is available, if other options like similar medications are available. The pharmacist my be aware of special programs offered by manufacturers for people unable to afford a specific medication. I knowledgeable, and willing pharmacist will even call your doctor and consult, with the patient's consent naturally, explaining the cost factor, and seek alternative medication choice. This type of patient centered interest is time consuming and certainly not cost effective, although it is very satisfying to the professional who has spent 6 or more years going through a tough graduate program, not wanting to count pills for the rest of their life.
I suggest that you find an independent pharmacist and offer all your prescriptions as an incentive to create a patient centered medication program. I do know some chain pharmacists who will also give this type of care, because it is satisfying and gratifying to do so.
Best to you and yours.
This is certainly a good option.
I will say that when my mother was in a similar situation (before ANY Medicare Rx coverage) her dr recommended a Canadian pharmacy. We used Canadadrugs.com and were very pleased.
