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12-12-2008, 03:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location:
Posts: 608
M.O.C. #6162
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Discount drugs.
Because I am only taking 1 prescription, I am not signing up for a Medicare D policy next year (cheaper this way).
In looking for a source of discount drugs I found this web site. They are in Frisco, TX, have a physical address and ship free. I thought it may be of interest to some MOC members.
And..............MERRY CHRISTMAS
Boy! What a nitwit-I forgot to paste the link.
http://www.pharmnet.com/index.htm
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12-12-2008, 04:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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I felt the same way. I only had one Rx........until this year. Suddenly I am on 5 different meds. Bummer, but because I have Part D, my provider pays 100% of all 5 because I am using generic (with the doctors approval) and I never hit the gap. Without Part D, the bill would be much higher than the $35 per month. You might check the rules because sometimes if you wait until you need it, then you can't get it.
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12-12-2008, 05:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
Posts: 5,736
M.O.C. #7673
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Eh! You want me to give up my source! No way!
Glad you found one.
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12-12-2008, 06:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 2,376
M.O.C. #6575
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by ARJ
Because I am only taking 1 prescription, I am not signing up for a Medicare D policy next year (cheaper this way).
In looking for a source of discount drugs I found this web site. They are in Frisco, TX, have a physical address and ship free. I thought it may be of interest to some MOC members.
And..............MERRY CHRISTMAS
Boy! What a nitwit-I forgot to paste the link.
http://www.pharmnet.com/index.htm
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Check out Canada Pharmacy. I've used them for years now. I paid a $40 fee years ago, and I get free shipping on anything I order. Not as cheap as they used to be, but I checked the one medication I use against the site you listed, and they beat it by about $15 for a months supply. Back before the ban on medicine from Canada was lifted, Customs seized my wife's medication. I sent a copy of the letter from Customs to Canada Pharmacy and they shipped replacement medication free.
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12-12-2008, 07:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location:
Posts: 608
M.O.C. #6162
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Thanks Will. My meds are a lot cheaper at pharmnet than the one you use. A person just has to shop till we drop to get the best prices!
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12-12-2008, 02:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South
Posts: 2,499
M.O.C. #5140
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I have used aclepsa.com for many years since the costs for my drugs are less than my co-pay (I am not entitled to Medicare, yet).
Check this out:
Pharmnet Lotrel (generic)
Aclepsa Lotrel (generic)
I have not had any quality issues with Aclepsa - my doctor knows about the drugs and my labs and other tests are good. The only problem with Aclepsa is that you need to order about 60 days out.
Just an FYI.
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12-12-2008, 03:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: St. John
Posts: 591
M.O.C. #800
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Back when the 'Part D' came out I was on 3 scrips. they were cheaper thru Canada than what the cost for the Part D premiums were so I passed on it. Earlier this year my dr put me on an osteoporosus(sic) medicine that costs $800 plus a month. And no part D. My dr. managed to get free samples from Lilly for the last 2 months and I've got on a part D now that will cover it. And I need to take it for 2 years. There is a penalty for not signing up when first elgible and I'll probably have to pay it but it's cheaper than the medication. Also the drug isn't available thru Canada that I can find.
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12-12-2008, 03:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 2,376
M.O.C. #6575
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Yep, I didn't take part "D" either. Seems there is a 10% penalty per year, IIRC. I really didn't see Part D as a very good deal, except for the pharmaceutical companies. Of course, it's all subject to change after January 20, 2009.
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12-13-2008, 12:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Will, They'll all be FREE after then, won't they??????
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12-13-2008, 01:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 2,376
M.O.C. #6575
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by exav8tr
Will, They'll all be FREE after then, won't they??????
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Yep, that's what I wanted to say, but I was afraid someone might take offense. Oh well, what the heck.
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