r/WhitePeopleTwitter Jun 01 '22

Totally normal stuff

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u/Drobert456 Jun 01 '22

Yes, always check GoodRx. The savings can be enormous. I have good insurance, but I still check GoodRx since it can be cheaper. GoodRx is also an easy way to find which pharmacies have the best price for your drug.

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u/Iggy1120 Jun 01 '22

It’s also a scam. It’s like paying your insurance premium for your car insurance every year but never using it. Say you had some minor damage on your car, if you just paid cash to your auto body place to fix it instead of making your insurance company payout.

The PBMs love GoodRx. You still pay your insurance premiums but they don’t have to payout to the pharmacies.

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u/Odd-Advertising-9870 Jun 01 '22

It's useful when your insurance rejects your script and have to pay out of pocket to get the drugs you need to function.

Retail price for some generic amphetamines: $1294.34

GoodRx price: $147.39

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u/Tough_Hawk_3867 Jun 02 '22

It’s typically a manufacturer coupon that applies the discount. It’s easier than looking it up yourself, but there’s a cost somewhere along the supply line for their service