Light gray-blue background. Large black text reads: What if I can't afford my medication right now? Below an icon of two green and blue "band-aids" respectively crossed over each other. Italicized black text reads: Tips and resources for lowering your costs at the pharmacy counter now.
A light gray-blue background with slightly darker gray-blue "band-aids." Black title text reads: ArrayRx. Image of ArrayRx logo. Smaller text reads: ArrayRx is a state-sponsored program authorized by the Oregon Health Authority that helps residents save on FDA-approved prescription drugs, offering discounts of up to 80% on generics and 20% on brand-name medications. Free for all Oregon residents with no age restrictions or drug lists.
But: This card can only be used instead of insurance or Medicaid and your payment doesn’t count toward your deductible.
Find more information at arrayrxcards.com
A light gray-blue background with slightly darker gray-blue "band-aids." Black title text reads: Drug Company Coupons and "Co-Pay Cards". Image of a phone screen that says 25% off. Smaller text reads: Brand-name drug companies sometimes offer cards or coupons to lower the cost of expensive prescriptions.
Your pharmacist may be able to find one for you, or you can search online by typing your drug’s name plus “co-pay card.” The nonprofit website needymeds.org also has a helpful search tool.
But: People who are uninsured, on Medicare, or Oregon Health Plan (OHP) can’t use these cards, because of a federal law.
A light gray-blue background with slightly darker gray-blue "band-aids." Black title text reads: Online Discount Pharmacies. Image of brown haired woman using a laptop computer. Smaller text reads: Online discount pharmacies like Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs, Amazon, Walmart, and Costco have lower-cost prescriptions.
But: Just like ArrayRx, these sites can only be used instead of insurance or Medicaid and your payment doesn’t count toward your deductible.
If you can't afford your #prescriptiondrugs right now, here are some helpful resources and tips for lowering your costs. These are short term "band-aid" fixes, still, hopefully they can provide you or your loved ones with some relief.
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