by PharmacyChecker.com | Sep 12, 2012 | Drug Prices
Prescription drugs cost much more in the U.S. than any other country, whether paid for through insurance premiums, government assistance programs, or out of pocket costs. A new infographic goes a long way to highlight the alarming numbers when it comes to Americans paying more for prescription drugs. Amongst the findings are:
- Life-saving AIDS medications are sometimes over 90% less in Canada.
- Americans spend 97% more than what they spent ten years ago on prescription drugs.
- Drug prices in New Zealand are 66% lower than in the United States.
For more, click the infographic below!
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by PharmacyChecker.com | Sep 6, 2012 | Saving Money on Prescription Drugs
Why spend $194.00 for a three-month supply of generic Lipitor (20 mg), called atorvastatin, at a local pharmacy in Detroit when you can get it for free? We’ve been comparing prices on Lipitor for years, and we’ve finally found the lowest possible price for its generic alternative – ZERO!
That’s right – Meijer, a Michigan-based chain store with locations throughout the Midwest, is offering atorvastatin for free in all of its pharmacies. Considering over 40 million prescriptions were written for Lipitor last year, Meijer’s price is just what the doctor ordered.
So, if you live near a Meijer store and are in need of atorvastatin, then Meijer is the place to go. On the other hand, if you want to find the lowest price on brand name Lipitor, or other brand name drugs, then comparing prices on PharmacyChecker.com is your best bet. You can save 89% or about $2,400 per year just by ordering Lipitor online!
Check out these prices and happy savings!
Brand Name Lipitor Prices
For other medications
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by PharmacyChecker.com | Aug 31, 2012 | Drug Prices, Online Pharmacies, Prescription Drug Reports
Celebrex (celocoxib) is a top-selling brand name drug used to treat pain, tenderness, and stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis affecting the spine). It may also be used for primary dysmenorrhea, acute pain, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
For Americans paying for Celebrex out-of-pocket, the price is often out of reach. As shown below, at a local bricks and mortar pharmacy, the annual cost for Celebrex can be over $2,300. Fortunately, savvy consumers can save as much as 82% by shopping around.
Annual Cost of Celebrex 200 mg
|
Price Per Year |
Savings over B&M Pharmacy |
Percent Savings |
| Bricks and Mortar Pharmacy: |
$2,303.88 |
— |
— |
| Discount Card Option: |
$1,933.00 |
$370.88 |
16% |
| Coupon Option |
$1,935.00 |
$368.88 |
16% |
| U.S. Online Pharmacy: |
$1,750.32 |
$553.56 |
24% |
| International Online Pharmacy |
$421.78 |
$1,882.10 |
82% |
Prices collected 8/29/2012
If you are uninsured or have insurance with a pharmacy benefit plan that doesn’t cover Celebrex, your best savings option is to use a verified international online pharmacy. The cost for a full year supply of Celebrex – made by the same manufacturer that sells it in the U.S. – is only $421.78 from abroad. That’s an 82% discount over your local pharmacy – or $1,872 is annual savings! View Celebrex prices on PharmacyChecker.com. For some people, these savings mean the difference between taking and foregoing this important medicine.
If you need Celebrex immediately then you may want to look into drug discount cards or coupons, since shipping times from online pharmacies may be a few weeks. We’ve listed sample savings above, but be aware that not all drug discount cards or coupons offer the same savings. Your best bet is to look into a few different ones, and then compare their prices. And don’t be afraid to ask your local pharmacist about savings; he or she may have ideas to help you cut costs. When it comes time for refills, you can use an international online pharmacy to save the most.
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