{"id":199,"date":"2019-09-21T07:54:02","date_gmt":"2019-09-21T07:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/blog\/?p=199"},"modified":"2026-01-30T06:44:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T11:44:49","slug":"prescription-savings-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/prescription-savings-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Save Money on Prescription Drugs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on January 30th, 2026 at 06:44 am<\/p><div class=\"postContent std\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Tips_to_Avoid_Big_Fat_Medical_Bills\"><\/span>9 Tips to Avoid Big Fat Medical Bills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69fb8fef471ea\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69fb8fef471ea\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/prescription-savings-guide\/#9_Tips_to_Avoid_Big_Fat_Medical_Bills\" title=\"9 Tips to Avoid Big Fat Medical Bills\">9 Tips to Avoid Big Fat Medical Bills<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/prescription-savings-guide\/#1_Find_Drug_Store_Alternatives\" title=\"1. Find Drug Store Alternatives\">1. Find Drug Store Alternatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/prescription-savings-guide\/#2_Check_with_the_Manufacturers\" title=\"2. Check with the Manufacturers\">2. Check with the Manufacturers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/prescription-savings-guide\/#3_Go_Generic\" title=\"3. Go Generic\">3. Go Generic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/prescription-savings-guide\/#4_Get_a_Monthly_Supply\" title=\"4. Get a Monthly Supply\">4. Get a Monthly Supply<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/prescription-savings-guide\/#5_Review_and_Update_your_Medical_Plan\" title=\"5. Review and Update your Medical Plan\">5. Review and Update your Medical Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/prescription-savings-guide\/#6_Find_Local_Assistance\" title=\"6. Find Local Assistance\">6. Find Local Assistance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/prescription-savings-guide\/#7_Ask_for_Free_Samples\" title=\"7. Ask for Free Samples\">7. Ask for Free Samples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/prescription-savings-guide\/#8_Put_Aside_Money_for_an_FSA_Program_Only_Available_in_Certain_Countries\" title=\"8. Put Aside Money for an FSA Program (Only Available in Certain Countries)\">8. Put Aside Money for an FSA Program (Only Available in Certain Countries)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/blog\/prescription-savings-guide\/#9_Split_the_Pill\" title=\"9. Split the Pill\">9. Split the Pill<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><i>Medicines can cost a fortune. However, with some careful planning, you can easily get\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/prescription-drugs.html\">discount prescription drugs<\/a>\u00a0from an\u00a0online pharmacy. Here\u2019s the trick\u2026<\/i><\/p>\n<p>When your doctor signs a prescription, do you simply take it to a local chemist and pay the listed MRP for medication? Stop! You may not realize but you\u2019re already spending double the money on medicinal drugs.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the disorder that you\u2019re purchasing the drug for, even if it is a temporary headache, postoperative pain, or something chronic like cancer and diabetes, you can still save money on prescription drugs by searching for alternatives online.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll let on our secret. Here\u2019s how you save money on\u00a0online prescription drugs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Find_Drug_Store_Alternatives\"><\/span><b>1. Find Drug Store Alternatives<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Warehouse clubs, online pharmacies, and grocery stores are good alternatives to local chemists. There are several online groups where you can purchase a pill at almost half the price. Some warehouse houses are open to the public whereas the others require you to become a member.<\/p>\n<p>Find the best warehouse groups, jot down a list of medicines that you need, and compare the price of different medicines. If you\u2019re getting them at a cheaper price then you do not have to drive too far.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_with_the_Manufacturers\"><\/span><b>2. Check with the Manufacturers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some drug manufacturers offer discount programs for people falling under low-income groups, severe medical issues, prescription insurance, or similar criteria. You can browse the manufacturer\u2019s site to see if you\u2019re eligible for assistance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Go_Generic\"><\/span><b>3. Go Generic<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Check if the prescribed drug is a newly manufactured, brand-specific medicine or just a generic pill produced and marketed by multiple companies. You\u2019ll get plenty of options if it\u2019s a generic drug. Many retailers, such as\u00a0<a title=\"Offshore Cheap Meds - Online Canadian Pharmacy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.offshorecheapmeds.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Offshore Cheap Meds<\/a>\u00a0sell\u00a0discount prescription drugs\u00a0at a price that is less than what is mentioned in your medical cover.<\/p>\n<p>Online pharmacy\u00a0chains, offer the medication at cut rates for members willing to invest in their loyalty programs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Get_a_Monthly_Supply\"><\/span><b>4. Get a Monthly Supply<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You save a lot on purchasing a monthly supply of\u00a0online prescription drugs. But, you save more if you order a 90-day supply. This trick works well with supplements and long-term medications (like medicines for hypothyroidism or blood pressure) that you need to take on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Review_and_Update_your_Medical_Plan\"><\/span><b>5. Review and Update your Medical Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Medical insurance companies offer a list of drugs they cover under your plan. These pills are available at cheaper rates. In case you\u2019ve already enrolled yourself in a plan that doesn\u2019t offer the medicine that you require, you can always update or personalize it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Find_Local_Assistance\"><\/span><b>6. Find Local Assistance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many non-profit organizations, social groups, and state-run bodies offer prescription assistance programs. This scheme is especially available for people suffering from acute addiction or genetic disorders. If you happen to fall into any one of these categories, you can easily get medication at cut rates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ask_for_Free_Samples\"><\/span><b>7. Ask for Free Samples<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many pharmaceutical reps leave behind free brand-name samples at doctor\u2019s clinics. If you\u2019re on friendly terms with a doc, you can always get a free sample to address your short-term illness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Put_Aside_Money_for_an_FSA_Program_Only_Available_in_Certain_Countries\"><\/span><b>8. Put Aside Money for an FSA Program (Only Available in Certain Countries)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Certain countries run an FSA program that lets you save money for prescriptions. This money is automatically deducted from your monthly income before any taxes are taken out. This way, if you set aside say $1000\/year, the authorities will deduct fewer taxes on the remaining annual income.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Split_the_Pill\"><\/span><b>9. Split the Pill<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Asking the doctor to double the dosage is a smart thing to do. Double-strength medicines cost nearly the same as half-strength ones. Therefore, purchasing a 100 mcg tablet and cutting it with a pill splitter will cut your drug costs in half.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure that you consult a doctor before doing this as splitting certain drugs may jeopardize their effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p>So, these were 9 smart tricks to save money on prescription pills. Also, it never hurts to ask your pharmacist or physician to suggest an alternative medicine that would cost you less. Act smart, stay healthy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated on January 30th, 2026 at 06:44 am 9 Tips to Avoid Big Fat Medical Bills Medicines can cost a fortune. However, with some careful planning, you can easily get\u00a0discount prescription drugs\u00a0from an\u00a0online pharmacy. 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