Medicine is one of those expenses you usually cant put off.

But the cost of prescriptions can make you feel sicker than when you first walked into the pharmacy.

Others simply dont fill their prescriptions, or they attempt to replace them with cheaper, over-the-counter drugs.

A senior citizen holds their hand out to show all the prescription pills they take.

This is bad, very bad.

But you dont have to settle for high prices at the pharmacy youve been going to for ages.

Comparison shopping with a prescription discount card can help you save money on the medicine you need.

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How Do Prescription Discount Cards Work?

Prices for medications can vary widely from one pharmacy to the next.

GoodRx and discounters like it show you a comparison of your medications cost at several nearby pharmacies.

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These companies also negotiate lower prices to benefit consumers.

[Its] in the pharmacies best interest because we help get people in the door, Marsh said.

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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cubanrecently launched an online pharmacythat offers 100 common drugs at a small markup.

Heres how to see if it could help you get prescription drugs cheaper.

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Most major pharmacy retail chains accept prescription discount cards.

Some independent pharmacies also work with these discount programs.

Ask yourself: Is this company finding me the best price for my medication?

Does the company charge a fee to be part of its program?

Instead of comparing costs to other retailers, these programs reward consumers with savings for being loyal customers.

Most insurance plans are accepted, though.

Try other mail-order pharmacies.Mail-order pharmacies can often save you money on prescription medications.

Nicole Dow is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.

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