What if I told you that you could get your medication for FREE? You would probably not believe me or ask "Whats the catch?" With our economy in a downward spiral, many Americans are having to choose between food on the table or life saving medications.
I want to offer some insider tips on how to get your medications while on a budget.
By using the information I am listing below, you and your loved ones will not have to worry about being able to afford your medications.

• The first step is to speak to your doctor about your financial concerns about your medication.
  There are many alternatives out on the market that doctors may choose from to treat many conditions.
  If you share your concerns with your doctor he or she will be more likely to choose to prescribe a generic drug.
  On average, you can save at least 80% by using the generic form of a drug versus the brand name.
  If your doctor does prescribe a medication that does not have a generic, ask him or her is there any other medication that might be available in generic that would treat your condition.
  
• ASK FOR SAMPLES! I can not stress enough, that you should always ask for samples.
  Some doctors are very good about giving out samples, while others may not think about it.
  Doctors see on average 10 to 20 sales representatives a week.
  These representatives are trying to sell their products and usually give the office staff samples to give to patients.
  Many offices have a dedicated closet for samples.
  It never hurts to ask if the office have samples of the medication your doctor has prescribed for you.
  
• While you are asking for samples, you should also ask if there are any coupons available as well.
  Coupons can save you tons of money and can even bring your co pay down to $0.
  Yes, you read right, FREE! Many doctors will give out coupons more frequently than samples but you have to ask.
  When you finally get to the pharmacy with your prescription in one hand and your coupon in the other, let the pharmacy staff know that you have a coupon when you are dropping off your prescription.
  This easy step will save you and the pharmacy staff time.
  

I will go into more detail in future post so stay tuned for more money-saving tips!