Rx Money Saving Tips

1. COMPARE THE COST OF YOUR DRUGS

Here’s a well-known industry secret: different pharmacies can charge different prices for the same medication. Use the Cost Compare feature in the Navitus member portal to find out which nearby pharmacy offers your medication at the lowest price. It lets you compare prices at local pharmacies as well as by mail order.

2. CONSIDER A LESS-EXPENSIVE GENERIC

Did you know that brand-name drugs can be over 20 times more expensive than the generic equivalent? Generics are just as effective as brand-name drugs, have the same active ingredients and go through the same rigorous U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing. If you’re currently taking a brand-name drug, ask your provider if a generic is appropriate.

3. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CONVENIENT 90-DAY REFILLS

You could make fewer trips to the pharmacy and, in many cases, also save money by asking your prescriber if your maintenance medication can be filled every 90 days instead of every 30 days. Typically, 90-day refills can be filled either at your retail pharmacy or by mail order.3 Check your plan details on the Navitus member portal or your plan’s website.

Sign in to your portal at www.navitus.com/members to access Cost Compare, find generics and more. You can also download the mobile app² for access on the go.