Keeping Medicine Costs Under Control
The high price of medicines and supplies weighs heavily on people with diabetes. The burden can be overwhelming when you use several medicines. Here’s how you can lighten the load.
Everyday Cost Cutters
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When you need an over-the-counter medicine, consider a generic instead of the name brand. Generic versions contain the same active agents but cost less. To find generic versions of a name-brand product, compare ingredient labels. Look for the same active ingredient in the same strength. Your pharmacist can help.
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Keep receipts for medical expenses, including prescription costs your insurance doesn’t cover. When these are large relative to your income, some can be deducted from your income taxes.
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Scan drugstore ads for coupons.
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Check out your insurance coverage. Some health plans cover medicines. Some let you order prescriptions by …
