Pharmacy Coupon Rewards
Pharmacy Rewards - A New Source of Coupon Savings
The changes in Medicare prescription coverage have impacted consumers and pharmacies alike. Changes in medication prices, insurance pricing formulas and allowable costs are widespread.
Amid the confusion over Medicare Part D and its implementation by pharmacies nationwide, there are some beneficial trends for consumers: coupon incentives for filling prescriptions at local stores. These incentives take several forms, ranging from store coupons (redeemable for gift cards or store discounts) to drug manufacturer coupons (redeemable for dollars off, rebates, or even gifts). Regardless of whether or not you are covered by a prescription insurance plan, the potential savings available are worth a closer look.
Offers to Look For
1. Store Coupons
In-store pharmacies, chain pharmacies, even warehouse club pharmacies are now offering enticements to keep and bring in new business. Alert shoppers can clip coupons from weekly store sales circulars offering store gift cards of $10 - $25 for new or transferred prescriptions. Check-out coupons, also known as Catalina coupons, for prescription rewards are often provided to loyal store customers.
Even if your insurance does not provide coverage at a specific store, pharmacies are augmenting the customer base by providing coupon incentives for filling your uninsured pet prescriptions at their local store. Safeway brand stores, Target, Rite-Aid, CVS, Kroger, Walgreens and Superfresh to name but a few have all jumped on the prescription coupon band wagon.
Some stores, such as CVS, also offer special savings to encourage Medicare recipients to continue shopping at their stores. A recent promotion available to Part D plan holders included a coupon booklet of twelve coupons for $5 off any $20 purchase made within the store.
Check your advertisements regularly, and ask your stores pharmacist what offers are currently available. You might be well rewarded.
