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Pharmacy WellCard
WHAT
IS IT?
The Pharmacy - Wellcard™ program is offered through nearly all of
the largest retail chains, as well as smaller independent pharmacies,
in the USA. Click here for pharmacy
locations. Members may also purchase their prescription drugs by mail
order and on the internet directly from either our US based PBM (
Pharmacy Benefit Management) affiliate or our Canadian mail order
/ internet pharmacy affiliate. Over 46,000 pharmacies nationwide participate
in the program.
Many
of the drugs that physicians prescribe have alternatives that are
equally beneficial but less expensive. Insurance companies know this
and increase their profits by switching patient medications. Until
now, this information has not been publicly available. As a Pharmacy
– WellCard™ member you have unlimited access to prescription evaluation
program that will save you from 20% to 50 % on top of the discounts
discussed below. Check your prescription
alternatives.
RETAIL
US
At
the retail locations the Pharmacy - WellCard™ program provides savings
on both generic and name brand prescriptions and allows for unlimited
use by the member and family members. Your discount will vary depending
upon the drug ordered and the pharmacy’s everyday price. For example
you will save less on already discounted generics or loss leaders
and more on expensive maintenance medications.
When
using the prescription Pharmacy -, WellCard™ program members are assured
of the highest quality of care in filling prescriptions for federal
and state legend drug items. A prescription drug means a drug or medication
ordered by a legal prescriber that cannot, under federal or applicable
state law, be sold without a prescription.
The Pharmacy-
WellCard™ program is a mandatory, on-line claim adjudication program.
Because discounts are electronically determined, members are assured
of receiving a consistent discount. The pharmacist enters the member's
identification number printed on the Pharmacy- WellCard identification
card, into the on-line computer system and the discount prices are
accessed.
The
discounts on the Pharmacy- WellCard™ retail program are:
- Brand
name drugs are at a 10% discount (+$3.00 dispensing fee)
from the Average Wholesale Price (AWP) or the pharmacy's usual and
customary charge, whichever is lower.
- Generic
drugs are at MAC approximately 50% off of the Average Wholesale
Price (AWP) (+$3.00 dispensing fee).
MAIL
ORDER / INTERNET ORDER USA
An
important component of the Pharmacy - WellCard™ drug program is the
mail order / internet order service option. This option provides either
brand name or generic drugs at significantly discounted prices. The
mail order pharmacy program is especially convenient for maintenance
prescriptions. Members save time and money as trips to the pharmacy
are reduced.
The
discounts on the Pharmacy WellCard™ mail order / internet order program
are:
- Brand
name drugs are at a 15% discount (+$2.79 dispensing fee)
from the Average Wholesale Price (AWP) or the pharmacy's usual and
customary charge, whichever is lower.
- Generic
drugs are 50% off of the Average Wholesale Price (AWP) (+$2.79
dispensing fee).
MAIL
ORDER / INTERNET ORDER CANADA
The
Pharmacy WellCard™ participant may access our Canadian mail order
/ Internet affiliate. Our Canadian affiliate is committed to lowering
medication costs for patients living in the United States. They have
extensive experience in managing the medication needs of persons with
chronic medical conditions, acute medical conditions requiring prolonged
drug therapy, couples undergoing fertility treatments and persons
living with HIV/AIDS.
We encourage
you to take advantage of our price quotation
and determine for yourself if the Pharmacy WellCard™ Canada
program would benefit you. Remember, not all medications are cheaper
in Canada.
Sample Drug Prices
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| Drug
|
Strength
|
Quantity
|
Average
Price*
|
WellCard™
Canada**
|
Savings
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| Buspar |
10mg
|
100
|
$145.00
|
$68.00
|
53%
|
|
Ceftin |
250mg
|
60
|
$255.00
|
$62.00
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76%
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| Coumadin |
2mg
|
100
|
$62.00
|
$24.00
|
61%
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| Fosamax |
10mg
|
30
|
$64.00
|
$37.00
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42%
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| Paxil |
20mg
|
100
|
$240.00
|
$112.00
|
53%
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| Pravachol |
10mg
|
30
|
$76.00
|
$32.00
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58%
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| Prozac |
20mg
|
100
|
$275.00
|
$114.00
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59%
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| Zantac |
300mg
|
30
|
$96.00
|
$42.00
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56%
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| Zocor
|
20mg
|
30
|
$118.00
|
$48.00
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59%
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| Zoloft
|
100mg
|
100
|
$225.00
|
$118.00
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48%
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How
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HOW
TO FIND A PHARMACY PROVIDER?
Click
the "Search Providers" tab and follow prompts.
Search for a pharmacy by zip code nearest to your home or work
HOW
TO RECEIVE THE PHARMACY BENEFIT?
Take your prescription to the pharmacy you have selected and present
your Pharmacy - WellCard™. The instructions on your card will guide
the pharmacy to access the appropriate pricing. A convenient toll-free
telephone number is also provided on the card for your pharmacist
should his computer be un-operational at the time of your visit.
HOW
TO BE AN INFORMED CONSUMER OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION?
We believe that informed patients make better healthcare decisions.
We offer you the following links to pursue healthy choices:
Drug InfoNet
is your one-stop site for all your healthcare informational needs.
They provide both information and links to areas on the web concerning
healthcare and pharmaceutical-related topics. This free service is
brought to you to improve your education as consumers and healthcare
professionals.
Rx
List the internet drug index. This is a free searchable database
of more than 4 thousand prescription and over-the-counter (U.S.) drug
products.
The
FDA offers
information on drugs, cosmetics, and food safety.
Mayo
Clinic offers information on drugs and treatments.
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