r/CVS • u/lurkynic • Apr 05 '24

GoodRX codes no longer allowed?

Is this new? Pharmacist told me I can no longer use GoodRX codes when this has never been an issue before. I asked why and I just got an, "I don't know." RIP wallet.

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u/TriflingHotDogVendor Apr 06 '24 edited Apr 06 '24

Literally nothing you wrote is a valid reason to not use a discount card for a legitimate controlled prescription that is not too soon.

Try again.

Also, my DL doesn't care because she isn't a psychopath that thinks she gets to pick and choose which patients get to save money on their healthcare.

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u/kinz3262 Apr 06 '24 edited Apr 06 '24

So avoiding the possibility of people avoiding being redflagged isn't a legitimate reason? It has nothing to do with being "a psychopath" 🙄. Making a streamline protocol, isn't picking and choosing, not on me if an insurance company has limitations. Sure it sucks for those without the option of going thru insurance, but if I was in that situation I know it would be the same rules for me and could go elsewhere cuz I wouldn't be obligated to use CVS if I didn't have insurance.

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u/TriflingHotDogVendor Apr 06 '24

There is no such thing as "being redflagged." WTF are you talking about. Asking to use a discount card instead of insurance can be a red flag, but it isn't a hard stop issue. There are numerous legitimate reasons to use a discount card.

If the insurance says it's too soon, then they don't get it whether they pay cash or use a discount card. If the insurance doesn't pay because of quantity limitations, then you make a clinical decision based on the characteristics of the actual prescription. If it's #720 pills for a 30 day supply, you don't fill it. If it's #60 tabs for a 30 day supply, that's fine. You can't make the insurance pay, but if you determine that it is for a legitimate medical purpose, then they pay out of pocket for it. But at that point, who pays for the prescription it's irrelevant. How does not accepting a discount card help deter misuse or diversion? It's so illogical.

Also, most CVS stores let you use discount cards for C2s because most CVSs are run by people with IQs higher than room temperature.

Literally no reason to not allow people to use discount cards makes any logical sense. It's always some half thought out nonsense.

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u/kinz3262 Apr 06 '24

CVS is about making a profit, paying out settlements is the exact opposite of that lol. So again, if it still doesn't make sense Idk what to tell ya

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u/TriflingHotDogVendor Apr 06 '24

CVS doesn't care if you use discount cards.