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TOPIC: "I still can't afford my medicine", part 2.
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Re: "I still can't afford my medicine", part 2.
by Leslie » Fri May 29, 2009 5:52 pm
Oh yeah! One more trick.
5. Pill splitting- ask your pharmacist if it is safe to cut your type of medication. Usually coated pills or controlled-release pills and capsules may NOT be cut. However many pills can be and you can save money by getting the stronger dose and cutting it in half.
Example 5: Lipitor 20 mg, #30 tabs- $122/month
VS Lipitor 40 mg, #30 tabs- $123 (but lasts for TWO months because you are taking a 1/2 tab per day)- $62/mo
5. Pill splitting- ask your pharmacist if it is safe to cut your type of medication. Usually coated pills or controlled-release pills and capsules may NOT be cut. However many pills can be and you can save money by getting the stronger dose and cutting it in half.
Example 5: Lipitor 20 mg, #30 tabs- $122/month
VS Lipitor 40 mg, #30 tabs- $123 (but lasts for TWO months because you are taking a 1/2 tab per day)- $62/mo
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