Q: What prescription medications are covered under the
US Rx Card?
A: To find information about more than 17,000 drugs, including brand name and generic alternatives,
browse the pharmacy section of the UsRxCard site.
Q: Are there any age or enrollment restrictions?
A: No, everyone can enroll. Uninsured,
unemployed, and Medicare seniors of all ages can especially benefit from the plan.
Q: Can I get prices over the Internet?
A: Yes. In
fact, we recommend it. Use the prescription
drug pricing tool to get prices on over 17,000 drugs!Q: Can anyone use my card?
A: Yes, all members of
your family may use the card. But we recommended that each person enroll
for their own card with their own unique access code on the card.
Q: Why do you need to know my date of birth or gender?
A: This program includes drug safety protocols that take into account your
age and gender. You pharmacist may ask you for this information as well, but by
having it on file we are better prepared to provide the greatest service to you.
Additionally, this information can be used to correctly identify you if there is
a person on your account with the same name, such as a father and son.
Q: I am not a U.S. Citizen, can I use the card?
A: Anyone may use the program if it is used at pharmacies within the U.S.,
or the drugs are purchased through our US
mail order program
.
Q: Does my doctor need to know about this card when
writing my prescription?
A: No. This program will not affect the way you are
cared for by your physician. You should, however, always consult with your
doctor about saving money on prescription medications. Do your research
before visiting your doctor. Compare
different medications you can take for your condition. This will
prepare you to talk with your doctor about the most effective drugs for the
least expensive price.
Q: Do prices vary among participating pharmacies?
A: Industry standards determine the discounted rate for prescription
medications. This means in most instances, all participating pharmacies will
offer the same low price. These rates are updated at least once a week, so
prices may vary depending on when you go to the pharmacy. From time-to-time,
pharmacies may offer special sale prices for a limited time on selected drugs.
These sale prices may be lower than the scheduled discount rates, in which case
the card holder will pay only the lowered sales price.
Q: What does getting the "lowest" or "best" price on
my prescriptions mean?
A: It means that a participating pharmacy will give
you their lowest (or best) price available at their pharmacy. In 80% of previous
transactions, that price will be significantly lower than any retail or sale
price you would receive without the card. If a brand name or generic drug is
available through your participating pharmacy at a lower price than the
scheduled price, you will pay only the lower of the two prices.
Q: Why don't all pharmacies accept the card?
A:
All chain pharmacies and most independent pharmacies have been given equal
opportunity to serve you via this program. Pharmacies are required to offer very
deep discounts and assist in performing some fairly complicated drug management
procedures on behalf of our card holders, and some pharmacies simply refuse.
However that gives you the confidence of knowing that pharmacies participating
have your best interests in mind.
Q: I already have insurance that covers my
prescription drugs. How can the US Rx Card benefit me?
A: This program can be used to obtain savings on prescription drugs that
are excluded by your insurance plan or are not covered because you have exceeded
your insurance plan's maximum limits. In some instances, you might find that the
US Rx Card's price is lower than your program's co-payment amount. In
addition, if your plan does not offer you a drug card and you are reimbursed
after each transaction, you may be able to use the US Rx Card to lower your
out-of-pocket expenses.
Q: What if my pharmacist said the card would not save
me any money?
A: As a US Rx Card member, you are entitled to your
benefit. Your pharmacist will not know what the card savings will be until the
prescription is sent for pricing via the pharmacist's computer. If your
Pharmacist does not want to comply with the program, you should consider going
to a pharmacy that honors the card. |