Meet The Tool Helping Millions Of Americans Save On Prescriptions

Here’s something many consumers don’t realize: The prices you pay for your prescription medications can vary widely, even between pharmacies in the same neighborhood.

Because there are so many players involved in prescription drug pricing — and no clear rules or regulations in place to set standard prices across the board — you could pay $100 for a prescription at one pharmacy that costs $10 right across the street. According to one USC study, Americans overpay for their medications 23 percent of the time.

Fortunately, there is a tool to help consumers find and compare the best prices for medications at local pharmacies in real time: It’s called GoodRx. Think of it as an Expedia for prescriptions. Instead of finding you the lowest price on hotels and flights, it helps you find the lowest price for your medications.

Anyone can use GoodRx, whether they have insurance or not. And while you can’t combine GoodRx with insurance or Medicare, GoodRx savings and discounts can beat insurance co-pays. In fact, for the 100 most prescribed drugs, GoodRx users paid less than the average insurance copay 37 percent of the time, with savings up to 54 percent.

You wouldn’t pay $500 to fly a route on one airline when another offers the same trip for $250. Now you don’t have to overpay for your prescriptions either. Read on to learn more about using GoodRx today.

GoodRx: How Can I Use It?

Using GoodRx is simple, convenient and affordable. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting started:

Download the free GoodRx app.

The free GoodRx app is available to download on any smartphone. You can search for it in the iOS app store or on Google Play.

Not ready to download the app? Visit GoodRx.com to find or print coupons for your prescriptions.

Find your coupon.

Enter the name of your prescription and add your ZIP code. For the most accurate pricing, enter your dosage, form and quantity, as well. Click the “Find the Lowest Price” button on your screen, and GoodRx will compare prescription drug prices at local pharmacies, so you can select the option that works best for you.

Show your GoodRx coupon to the pharmacist.

When dropping off your prescription at the pharmacy, show the pharmacist your selected GoodRx coupon by opening it on the mobile app. If your doctor called in your prescription beforehand, you can show the coupon to the pharmacist when picking up your prescription.

Where Is GoodRx Accepted?

Good news: GoodRx is accepted at most major retail pharmacies, including CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Kroger and more. Just show the GoodRx coupon to the pharmacist when you drop off or pick up your prescription. It's that simple.

What Are GoodRx Customers Saying About The App?

Not sold yet? Check out what happy customers are saying about the easy-to-use GoodRx app:

• “GoodRx should just automatically be on your phone to help you find your prescriptions. It's a no brainer to have GoodRx.” — Kayla M. from Texas
• “I'm not tech savvy, but this is an easy app. It's very easy to use. And I'm very pleased with it.” — Dianne P. from Texas
• “The app allowed me to look up drug prices and look at what the prices would be at all my local pharmacies. And I was able to use that to shop around from that for the best deal.” — Derek C. from Texas
• “Insurance is good when it comes to hospital stays or doctor visits, stuff like that. But when it comes to prescriptions, which is the main thing that you need, the actual medication, GoodRX is the lifesaver at that point.” — Priscilla S. from Texas

See how much you can save with GoodRx: Download the GoodRx app or use their drug search tool on GoodRx.com to find the lowest price for your prescriptions.