Drug price comparison table
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How to Save on Prescriptions
Simple strategies that can cut your drug costs by 50–90%
RxCostCheck pulls together estimated cash-price data for common prescriptions across major U.S. pharmacy chains and lays it out side-by-side, so you can see at a glance where a given medication tends to run cheapest before you fill it. Pharmacy pricing isn't regulated the way insurance copays are — each chain sets its own cash price independently, and the same drug can differ by $20, $30, or more from one pharmacy to the next, even within the same zip code. We don't require an account, don't ask for your health information, and don't sell any data (see our privacy promise). Nothing here replaces medical advice — it's a starting point for a conversation with your pharmacist about the cheapest way to fill what your doctor prescribed.
Ask for the Generic
Generic drugs contain the same active ingredient as brand-name medications. They typically cost 80–85% less with identical effectiveness.
Compare Pharmacies
The same drug can cost $4 at Walmart and $30 at CVS. Prices vary dramatically — always check before you fill.
Use a Discount Card
GoodRx, RxSaver, and other discount programs can reduce prices below even your insurance copay in many cases.
Buy in Bulk (90-Day Supply)
Most pharmacies offer a 90-day supply for less than 3× the 30-day price. Mail-order pharmacies often go even lower.
Patient Assistance Programs
Major drug manufacturers offer free or heavily discounted medications to qualifying patients. Ask your doctor or visit NeedyMeds.org.
Check Walmart's $4 List
Walmart offers hundreds of generic medications for just $4 (30-day) or $10 (90-day). No membership or insurance required.
More Prescription Tools
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Answers to the most common questions about drug pricing, generics, discount cards, and insurance coverage.
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