What is a Prescription Drug Savings or Discount Card?
Prescription drug discount cards (also known as "consumer cards," "point of sale cards," and "100% co-pay" cards), allow prescription drug users to save money on all types of prescription medications. At the time of purchase, members simply present their card at a participating pharmacy to instantly receive substantial discounts on their prescription drugs. It's that easy. SUNRx offers one of the deepest discounts of any provider on generics!
How Do Prescription Drug Savings Cards Work?
Prescription drug savings cards contain special computerized instructions that can be read by the pharmacy's computer, similar to an ATM card. When the card information is entered, the price on the prescription is discounted based on the pharmacy's agreement with SUNRx. This type of cutting-edge technology allows consumers to save money without encountering any hassles in the checkout line.
Who Needs a Prescription Drug Discount Card?
Any individual or family with limited or no prescription drug coverage can benefit from a prescription drug savings card. Instead of paying the full retail price for medication, card members can save money whenever they purchase prescription drugs. People who already have insurance coverage may still find the card useful, as it can discount medications that are not covered by their health plan.
The prescription drug savings card can be especially useful to seniors enrolled in Medicare. It has been estimated that as many as 38% of Medicare recipients lack proper prescription drug coverage.
What Kind of Savings Are We Talking About?
The SUNRx Discount program offers substantial discounts on all brand-name and generic drugs. How substantial? In brief, we save members an average of 20% plus on brand drugs and up to 70% on generic drugs, off the retail pharmacy price. These savings increase when members utilize our mail-order pharmacy.
Are over-the-counter medications covered under the SUNRx Discount Card?
Yes, you will be able to purchase any over the counter medications at a discounted rate. Make sure you receive a prescription from your Physician for the over the counter product and present the prescription along with your discount card to a participating local pharmacist, and enjoy the savings immediately.
Additional SUNRx Discount program Advantages:
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Unlimited use - Your entire family and your friends can sign up for free at our website so spread the word!
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All prescription drugs discounted
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Generic substitution when allowed by prescribing physician
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Top-quality, major-pharmacy mail order service
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No waiting periods
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No claim forms to file
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No medical exams, no exclusions for pre-existing conditions
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No enrollment requirements or restrictions
Where to Use the SUNRx Discount Prescription Plan:
Your card is valid at of over 45,000 locations nationwide. All chain pharmacies and most independent pharmacies have been given equal opportunity to serve you through our program. Additional pharmacies are constantly being recruited, and our pharmacy directory is continually updated.
Simply use the Pharmacy Locator tool provided on this website to locate a participating pharmacy near you!
How to Use Your Prescription Plan:
Select a Pharmacy/Find a price: Your card is immediately valid at over 45,000 locations nationwide. Simply use the location and pricing tools provided on this website to locate a participating pharmacy near you and their pricing information for your prescription medications. (PLEASE NOTE: The price that appears initially is an average price. For an exact price, please click on the prescription bottle next to the drug/strength and amount you want. A zip code and address field will display - enter the data and click the search button. The next listing is the exact amount of the prescription for that day from each of the pharmacies listed.
Submit your prescription: Presend your prescription to the pharmacist. If you need to transfer a prescription, bring your empty prescription bottle or label with you to the pharmacy.
Show your card: Give your card to the pharmacist each time you place your prescription order.
You $ave: Once your prescription is filled you pay the discounted price. It's that easy!
What if my Pharmacy does not participate?
If your pharmacy is not participating in this plan, but would like to enroll in our network, we cordially invite their participation. To enroll, simply have the pharmacist call the Pharmacy Help Desk number provided on the back of your card.
Q: What prescription medications are covered under the SUNRx Discount Prescription Plan?
A: All FDA approved brand and generic prescription medications are covered.
Q: Are there any age or enrollment restrictions?
A: No, everyone can enroll and benefit from the plan.
Q: Can I find prices on the Internet?
A: Yes. In fact, we recommend it. Use the drug pricing tool on this website to obtain prices.
Q: Can I use my card for mail-order prescriptions?
A: Yes, and you can expect even greater savings!
Q: I am not a U.S. Citizen, can I use the card?
A: EVERYONE may use the program if it is used at pharmacies within the U.S., or the drugs are purchased through our US mail order program.
Q: Does my doctor need to know about this card when writing my prescription?
A: No. This program will not affect the way you are cared for by your physician. You should, however, always consult with your doctor about saving money on prescription medications.
Q: What does receiving the "lowest" or "best" price on my prescriptions mean?
A: It means that a participating pharmacy will give you their lowest (or best) price available at their pharmacy. In 90% of previous transactions, that price will be significantly lower than any retail or sale price you would receive without the card. If a brand name or generic drug is available through your participating pharmacy at a lower price than the discounted price, you will pay only the lower of the two prices.
Q: Why don't all pharmacies accept the card?
A: All chain pharmacies and most independent pharmacies have been given equal opportunity to serve you via this program. Pharmacies are required to offer very deep discounts and assist in performing some fairly complicated drug management procedures on behalf of our card holders, and some pharmacies simply refuse. However, that allows you the confidence of knowing that pharmacies participating have your best interests in mind.
Q: I already have insurance that covers my prescription drugs. How can the SUNRx Prescription Drug Discount Card benefit me?
A: This program can be used to obtain savings on prescription drugs that are excluded by your insurance plan or are not covered because you have exceeded your insurance plan's maximum limits. In some instances, you might find that the SUNRx Discount Prescription Drug Discount Card's price is lower than your program's co-payment amount. In addition, if your plan does not offer you a drug card and you are reimbursed after each transaction, you may be able to use the card to lower your out-of-pocket expenses.
Q: What if my pharmacist said the card would not save me any money?
A: As a SUNRx Discount Prescription Drug Discount Card member, you are entitled to your benefit. Your pharmacist will not know what the card savings will be until the prescription is sent for pricing via the pharmacist's computer. If your Pharmacist does not want to comply with the program, you should consider going to a pharmacy that honors the card or please call us at 1-800-650-3184.
Q: Why did we develop the SUNRX Discount Prescription Drug Discount Card Program?
A: SUNRx, Inc. recognizes that there’s a growing problem with prescription drug costs – they are escalating to the point of no return!
Drug costs have been the fastest growing component of healthcare costs for the past 5 years. Prescription costs have seen double digit growth, and are expected to be near $400 billion by 2008. In addition, there are an estimated 50 million Americans without a prescription benefit program.
There is relief in sight! In response to recent requests, SUNRx is proud to offer a free Prescription Discount Card Program to its clients!
The SUNRx Discount Prescription Drug Discount Program allows you, your family and your friends to easily save money on prescription drugs. This is not insurance; it’s a way for you to receive significant discounts on prescription drugs at most pharmacies. You can now save an average of over 20% off prescription drugs at participating pharmacies nationwide, and even more through our mail order program.
At SUNRx, we’re dedicated to helping those without prescription benefits with their pharmacy needs.