In some instances, your pharmacy may already charge a price below this amount. Ask the pharmacy to tell you how much the retail price for the medication is and how much discount you will receive. Make this request before you get the prescription filled. The Agency for Health Care Administration will also periodically check Medicaid pharmacies to make sure they are complying with the law. This sometimes occurs when different pharmacies already offer discounts greater than what is required by the law.
Discounts can vary from pharmacy to pharmacy.
In addition, this sometimes occurs when there is more than one manufacturer for the drug you have been prescribed. The different pharmacies may not all stock the drug from the same manufacturer. When having a prescription filled, it is just as important to know the manufacturer, as it is to know the drug name, strength, and quantity prescribed. It is important that you shop for the best prices for the medications you take. Prices vary by pharmacy.