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The rising costs of healthcare are in the news. I regularly talk to people who have huge costs for prescription drugs that are eating up their budgets and weighing them down financially. One way to help with your drug costs is to ask your doctor about generics instead of brand name drugs. You can usually find a local store, such as Wal Mart, Target or Kmart, that may have a generic prescription drug program. Many of these programs allow you to purchase a 30 day supply of a generic for as little as $4.

These programs are excellent, but what if you live in an area that doesn’t have one of these large chains right around the corner? I came across a story that provides a link to a website called MedTipster. The site allows you to punch in the name of the drug you’re taking, the dosage and your zip code, and it will then give you a list of the closest stores that sell generic versions of the prescription you’re taking. It’s a great way to save money without having to drive forever to find the savings.

I’ve provided a link to the story and a link directly to the MedTipster website below. Take some time to read through the story, because it includes links to county prescription drug discount cards, a link for websites that give information on drug assistance programs, as well as other links that can help you save on your prescription drug costs.

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SmartSpending/blog/page.aspx?post=1588727

http://www.medtipster.com/   (MedTipster Site)