Prescription Costs

The same prescription we used to pay $20 a month for 35 years ago is now over 2K a month. Generic does not work as well.

I like CVS Pharmacy much better than Walgreens. I have ChampVA which pays 75 percent of the prescription cost. I can request refills online and select a new location where I want to pick them up. The only state that doesn't have CVS is Wyoming. Walmart Pharmacy is also cheaper and I have filled prescriptions on the road with them, but they aren't as friendly to travelers. The new location has to actually transfer the prescription to the new store and that takes longer. Walmart charges $10 for 90 day prescriptions on their generic list.

Midnite Buddy - unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a way to get more than a 30 day supply. Someone else can't pick up your prescription because they ask for a photo ID and you have to sign a form. I would talk to your doctor to see if he or she knows any way. I'm not on pain meds but I know people who are and they all say the same thing. You can't even pay for any extra months because you can't get the prescriptions. There is an article on the CDC website that explains the rules and reasons behind their decision.

Kinda makes one wonder if Medicare is trying to kill us older folks off.No,couldn't be,that's elder abuse right?.

Tip.....

If you ask for a discount you might just get it.