GREEN BAY (NBC 26) -- Making ends meet can be difficult for some on any given day, but during a pandemic can be even more difficult and can have some families choosing between certain necessities. Some of those choice may be on buying prescriptions drugs due to expense or a lack of insurance, but there are a handful of ways you can still get your medications, sometimes discounted or even free.
Express Scripts is one pharmacy benefit manager that is offering discounts. It's new program is for anyone who has lost health care coverage because of the pandemic. You can get a 30 day supply for a generic drug for $25 and some brand name drugs for $75. Be sure to ask your pharmacist if 'Parachute RX' discounts are available. Also ask about discount programs the pharmacy is offering.
The National Community Pharmacists Association says both independently-owned pharmacies and large chains have these programs. Another way you can get free or discounted prescriptions is through a pharmacy that partners with a community health center. About 1 in 5 independent pharmacies do this. Some are part of national chains as well. Ask the drug store if its a 340B Pharmacy. Then ask for the name of the health center it partners with so you can connect with them and see if you qualify. A charitable pharmacy is another option that provides free prescriptions to people who meet certain income limits.
You can search for these pharmacies on the National Association of free and charitable clinics on their website.
