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.
The new program is intended for those Medicare beneficiaries who currently have to pay the entire cost of the prescription themselves. It will not affect the prices you pay for prescriptions on your insurance plan if those prices are less than the prices required by the new legislation. It will not affect any Medicare coverage.