How BuzzRx Can Lower Your Family’s Monthly Prescription Medication Bill

The average American spends $313 on prescription drugs each year. At first glance, this may not seem like a lot — until you consider that this is a per-person average that also includes those who don’t rely on prescriptions at all. For families with multiple individuals who need prescription medication, this total can quickly become unmanageable, especially if family members are dealing with chronic conditions that require expensive medication.

In line with this, studies indicate that 45% of Americans struggle to afford health care, and prescription medications often play a big role in that challenge.

Fortunately, as Matthew Herfield, co-founder and CEO of BuzzRx, a prescription savings service, explains, resources such as BuzzRx can help lower monthly prescription medication expenses and offer some financial relief.

How BuzzRx Works

“BuzzRx offers prescription discount cards and coupons that you can use at over 60,000 participating pharmacies across the country,” Hatfield explains. “Through partnerships with pharmacies, our customers are able to save up to 80% on the cost of their prescription medications, including both generic and name-brand drugs. Our discount card and coupons are not insurance but can be used instead of insurance at participating pharmacies to get a discount on your prescriptions.”

BuzzRx is accepted at most major pharmacy chains and grocers. The card and coupons are completely free for all households, as their earnings are derived from transaction fees paid by the pharmacy when the discounts are processed. Essentially, the pharmacy pays a fee in exchange for additional foot traffic and sales that it might not receive otherwise.

With this setup, families can present their BuzzRx card or coupon at thousands of pharmacies to get savings on their prescriptions without needing to worry about any additional membership or usage costs. Families are responsible for paying the discounted price of their prescriptions, which are often significantly less than the drugs’ full price — and sometimes even less than what they would need to pay with their insurance copay.

The Importance Of Affordable Prescriptions

Prescription affordability is a top priority for Herfield and the BuzzRx team. “Last year, our members who filled just one prescription per month saved an average of $845 per year,” Herfield explains. “For families with multiple individuals who need to take prescription medication or who have family members dealing with chronic conditions, those savings can really add up — and that can make all the difference in ensuring that each family member actually adheres to their prescription guidelines and gets the level of treatment that they need.”

Making prescription medication more affordable has been found to have a significant influence on drug adherence. Thirty-one percent of adults have either not filled a prescription, cut pills in half, skipped doses, or taken over-the-counter medication instead of their prescription because of concerns over the costs of their drugs.

While such actions are understandable, long-term, failure to take prescription medication as directed could result in individuals not getting the appropriate care for illnesses and chronic conditions, leading to worsening health that requires more expensive treatment options.

By lowering monthly prescription costs, BuzzRx enables family members to follow their prescription guidelines and maintain optimal health.

How Families Can Access And Use A BuzzRx Membership

For families interested in saving on prescriptions, Herfield wants to highlight the ease and accessibility of using BuzzRx.

“BuzzRx is completely free. There are no membership or application fees. We also don’t have any income or insurance requirements. It doesn’t matter whether you have insurance or not or how much money you make — you can get a BuzzRx card or coupon,” he explains. “You simply download a digital card from our website, use our free app, or request a physical card that can be mailed to your home. Once you have your card or coupon, you can begin using it at participating pharmacies right away.”

To maximize potential savings through BuzzRx, Herfield advises that cardholders use the company’s available resources to ensure they find the best deal possible.

“Because rates are negotiated with the pharmacies, the discounted cost of medication can vary between pharmacies in your area,” he notes. “Through the app or our website, you can look up prescription prices at your local pharmacies to find the best deal — and the differences in prices between pharmacies are often significant. Taking a little extra time to ‘shop around’ will help you maximize savings for each of your prescriptions.”

For households with insurance, Herfield also recommends comparing BuzzRx discounts to insurance copays. Insurance copays and BuzzRx discounts will vary for different types of medication, so comparing insurance and discounted pricing will further ensure families always get the best deal.

Ensuring Greater Financial Security

As prescription medication costs continue to rise, placing a strain on household budgets, families can find relief through programs like BuzzRx. By accessing substantial discounts on prescription medications — often exceeding those offered through insurance — families can make their monthly health care more affordable.

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